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Queensland, Australia

Brisbane cruise weather by month

What to expect when your ship is in Brisbane in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.

Weather in Brisbane by month

Average highs run from 68°F (20°C) in July to 82°F (28°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in June and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.

Typical conditions, 2022–2025 climate record (ECMWF). Rain days are days with at least 1 mm of rain or melted snow. These are averages, not a forecast.
MonthHigh / lowRain daysWindSea tempTypical seas
January82 / 71°F28 / 22°C59%13 mph21 km/h79°F26°C5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
February82 / 71°F28 / 22°C54%13 mph22 km/h80°F27°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
March81 / 70°F27 / 21°C54%13 mph21 km/h80°F26°C5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft
April77 / 65°F25 / 18°C40%11 mph19 km/h78°F26°C5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
May72 / 59°F22 / 15°C46%11 mph19 km/h75°F24°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
June69 / 53°F21 / 11°C10%10 mph17 km/h72°F22°C3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft
July68 / 52°F20 / 11°C22%11 mph19 km/h71°F22°C4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft
August70 / 55°F21 / 13°C22%11 mph18 km/h71°F21°C4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
September74 / 58°F23 / 15°C23%13 mph21 km/h71°F22°C4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft
October76 / 63°F25 / 17°C33%14 mph23 km/h73°F23°C4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
November78 / 67°F26 / 19°C50%13 mph22 km/h74°F24°C4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft
December81 / 69°F27 / 21°C48%13 mph21 km/h77°F25°C4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft

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Upcoming cruises in Brisbane

14 ships from 9 cruise lines are scheduled here, 72 visits in total. The next 15:

DateShipStopSailing
Sat, Oct 102026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here7 nights from Brisbane
Sat, Oct 102026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineDeparts3 nights from Brisbane
Tue, Oct 132026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here3 nights from Brisbane
Tue, Oct 132026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineDeparts4 nights from Brisbane
Sat, Oct 172026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here4 nights from Brisbane
Sat, Oct 172026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineDeparts8 nights from Brisbane
Thu, Oct 222026Quantum of the SeasRoyal CaribbeanDeparts8 nights from Brisbane
Sun, Oct 252026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here8 nights from Brisbane
Sun, Oct 252026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineDeparts6 nights from Brisbane
Fri, Oct 302026Quantum of the SeasRoyal CaribbeanEnds here8 nights from Brisbane
Fri, Oct 302026Quantum of the SeasRoyal CaribbeanDeparts7 nights from Brisbane
Sat, Oct 312026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here6 nights from Brisbane
Sat, Oct 312026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineDeparts3 nights from Brisbane
Mon, Nov 22026Crown PrincessPrincess CruisesCalls24 nights from Melbourne
Tue, Nov 32026Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise LineEnds here3 nights from Brisbane

Ships that visit Brisbane

Nearby cruise ports

Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.