Queensland's Climate : Perfect for Work, Travel or Play

Queensland is a northern state of Australia with a subtropical and pleasing climate. This is because temperatures throughout the calendar year are generally moderate. It is no wonder that Queensland is called the sunshine state.

Brisbane has the hottest and most humid climate on record of all the major centres in the state. Winter is mild and not very uncomfortable and the best time to visit is between September to November. Brisbane receives approximately the same amount of rainfall as the Gold Coast although the temperature range is a pleasant 16 to 25°C.

Travellers to Queensland are warned that the period from November to April sees the onset of the cyclone season although they occur more frequently from January to March.

On the Gold Coast, the region receives the most rainfall in January with 166mm and the least in September with 33mm. The December to February period sees temperatures soaring to a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of 9°C in the July to August period.

Cairns is different from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast in that it receives the most rainfall throughout the state with over 400mm on record in the January to March period. The July to August period is the Winter season and temperatures can reach a mildly pleasant 17°C. However, the same cannot be said about summer in Cairns when temperatures soar to a searing maximum of 31°C in the January to March period.