Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sunshine Coast Climate
Sunshine Coast is a city in Australia (04) with a population of about 398,840. Its average annual temperature is 20.7°C (69°F), with roughly 1577 mm of rain per year.
20.7°C
Avg Temp
1577
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Sunshine Coast Climate
Sunshine Coast has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F) and receives about 1577 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.7°C
Avg Temp
1577
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 78° | 205 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 222 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 190 mm |
| April | 22° / 71° | 146 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 160 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 77 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 90 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 57 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 42 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 99 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 125 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 164 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sunshine Coast
The most comfortable months to visit Sunshine Coast are typically September, October and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sunshine Coast are typically September, October and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sunshine Coast, Australia has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C and about 1577 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Sunshine Coast average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.