Season guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm days, Brisbane Festival and Riverfire in September, and jacarandas from late October. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 20 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 20
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 5 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 7 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 8 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 20 of the year's roughly 90 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Brisbane Festival (usually September)
- September: Riverfire fireworks over the river (during Brisbane Festival)
- October: Jacaranda season in New Farm Park (usually late October to November)
Make the most of the weather
Garden · Brisbane CBD
City Botanic Gardens
Follow the riverside boardwalk from the gardens to Eagle Street Pier and the Riverwalk at New Farm.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Waterfront · Fortitude Valley
Howard Smith Wharves
Restored heritage wharf sheds beneath the Story Bridge now hold restaurants, a riverside brewery, bars and lawns facing Kangaroo Point.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
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
Park · South Bank
South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach
Swim in the lagoon on a weekday morning; on hot weekends it is crowded by mid-morning.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
Day trips in spring
- Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) (About 75 minutes by ferry) — A sand island with huge dunes for sandboarding and the Tangalooma Wrecks, a line of scuttled ships close to shore that are popular for snorkelling among reef fish.
- Tamborine Mountain (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with short walks to waterfalls, a treetop skywalk, wineries and the craft shops of Gallery Walk.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Brisbane?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm days, Brisbane Festival and Riverfire in September, and jacarandas from late October.
+What is the weather like in Brisbane in spring?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 20 rainy days over the season.