Month guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in September
What September is really like in Brisbane: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm spring days and the city's main arts festival along the river.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 8th-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (23°C (73°F)), September is warmer; by October highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot and humid with afternoon storms and the year's heaviest rain; busy school holidays in January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Brisbane Festival (usually September)
- Riverfire fireworks over the river (during Brisbane Festival)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Garden · Brisbane CBD
Roma Street Parkland
Bring lunch; the barbecues and lawns by the lake are rarely crowded on weekdays.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · New Farm
New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse
A riverside park famous for its jacaranda trees, which turn purple from about late October, with rose gardens, a large fig-tree playground and its own CityCat stop.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
- Couples
Gallery · South Bank
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Check the programme for the Children's Art Centre and the cinémathèque, both included in or alongside the free collection displays.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Gallery · South Bank
Queensland Art Gallery
The older half of QAGOMA displays Australian, European and Asian art from colonial landscapes to Indigenous works around a calm Watermall.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 13°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Brisbane?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Warm spring days and the city's main arts festival along the river.
+How warm is Brisbane in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.