Sunshine Coast weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 7%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–NovOff season Dec–Mar
About Sunshine Coast weather
Is it raining in Sunshine Coast right now?
No. It’s clear and 17° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sunshine Coast this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–34° and lows of 17–21°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Sunshine Coast lately?
In the past 7 days, Sunshine Coast had 5 rainy days and 56.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sunshine Coast?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sunshine Coast weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sunshine Coast is Jul–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Sunshine Coast?
February is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Sunshine Coast?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does Sunshine Coast have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul, Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Sunshine Coast?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C (82°F) and coolest in July at about 21°C (69°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Oct–May.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months