Brisbane in April
What to expect
April in Brisbane is mid-autumn, a shoulder-season window, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is warm and inviting for long walks, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.
April in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Brisbane.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 11.4 h
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 06:04 - 17:30
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 41%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 76%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for April. Typical high 24.8°C and low 16.7°C.
Typical disruptions in April
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 9% of days (2.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.6 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.6 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.1 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.1 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.5 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~30mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~61mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 58% of days (17.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
17.3 days / month
~58% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 17.3 days / month
- Probability ~58% of days
- Intensity Up to ~12mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 42% of days (12.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.5 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.5 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 37% of days (11.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.0 days / month
~37% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.0 days / month
- Probability ~37% of days
- Intensity Up to ~92% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~11 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 23% of days (6.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 23% of days (6.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 19% of days (5.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.8 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.8 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~53km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~6 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 19% of days (5.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.8 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.8 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.1 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.1 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~95 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit Brisbane?
Typical April days in Brisbane reach highs of 25°C (77°F) with nights around 17°C (63°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, April sits in the middle of the Brisbane climate range.
What are temperatures like in April?
In April, you can usually expect highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows near 17°C (63°F). That means warm days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in April?
Rainfall in April averages 50 mm (2.0 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in April?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in April. Sunrise is typically around 06:04 and sunset near 17:30. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in April?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in April?
In April, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 44 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.