Noosa climate
Noosa boasts a temperate climate with warm water most of the year. Typical water temperatures are 19°C in winter (66°F) to 25°C ( 77°F) in summer. The seasons are:
- Summer: December, January, February
- Autumn: March, April, May
- Winter: June, July, August
- Spring: September, October, November
As part of the Sunshine Coast, this area of Queensland experiences sunny days and perfect weather throughout the year, averaging 7 hours of sunshine daily.
The humidity is higher in summer, especially February, with the cooler drier months being winter. September has the lowest mean rainfall.
Noosa riverbank and many of the beaches face north, the ideal aspect in the southern hemisphere! Noosa Beach is also sheltered from wind by a nearby hill and National Park.
Mean maximum temperatures and rainfall for the Noosa region
Note: The table below charts Noosa's weather showing mean maximum temperatures in degrees Celcius (° C) and rainfall in millimetres (mm) for each month of the year. A rainy day is counted if rainfall exceeds 0.2 mm.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Temps (° C) | 27.4° | 27.3° | 26.4° | 24.6° | 22.1° | 19.9° | 19.3° | 20.4° | 22.3° | 24.2° | 25.7° | 27.0° |
| Mean Rainfall (mm) | 172.8 | 173.2 | 176.9 | 140.7 | 150.9 | 123.4 | 92.4 | 62.8 | 52.9 | 73.9 | 91.2 | 136.1 |
For up-to-date and comprehensive information about Queensland weather (including a solar radiation chart) visit the Australian Bureau of Meteorolgy Weather Site.
The Coastal Watch web site also shows weather reports for Sunshine Coast beaches using a live robotic video transmission.
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