Season guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in winter
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; peak season for visitors escaping southern winters. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 14 rainy days across June–August. June and August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 10.4 h | 3/5 |
| July | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 4 | 10.6 h | 4/5 |
| August | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 14 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 winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: State of Origin rugby league at Suncorp Stadium (some games, usually June or July)
- August: The Ekka — Royal Queensland Show (usually August)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Brisbane River
CityCat river ferry
Sleek catamaran ferries run the length of the city's river reaches from the University of Queensland to Northshore Hamilton, passing South Bank, the CBD, the Story Bridge and New Farm.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
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Viewpoint · Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-tha Lookout and Botanic Gardens
Visit the lookout at sunset, then walk the short trails in the gardens earlier in the day when it is cooler.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Garden · Brisbane CBD
City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane's original botanic garden fills the tip of the CBD peninsula next to Parliament House and QUT, with huge Moreton Bay figs, bamboo groves, a mangrove boardwalk along the river and resident water dragons.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Waterfront · Fortitude Valley
Howard Smith Wharves
Book a riverside table for sunset, when the Story Bridge lights come on overhead.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
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Garden · Brisbane CBD
Roma Street Parkland
A large subtropical garden on the edge of the CBD with lakes, rainforest walks, themed garden beds, a playground and lawns.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Day trips in winter
- North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) (About 1.5–2 hours by train and ferry) — Surf beaches, the North Gorge Walk at Point Lookout — where turtles, dolphins and, in season, whales are often seen — and freshwater lakes make Straddie the city's favourite island escape.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Brisbane?
Yes: June and August are among the best months. Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; peak season for visitors escaping southern winters.
+What is the weather like in Brisbane in winter?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.