Monthly climate guide

Brisbane in April

April in Brisbane is mid-autumn, a shoulder-season month, 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.

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April in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Brisbane.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#9 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#8 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#11 / 12

Usually calmer than most months.

Highest UV
UV
#8 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#3 / 12

Humidity sits on the higher side.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for April.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

11.4 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
7
Typical sun hours
06:04 - 17:30

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
13 days
Cloud cover (avg)
41%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

76%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through April in Brisbane. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for AprilMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.1020304011630°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for April. Temperature 24.8°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in April

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

2.6 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

2.5 days / month

Share of days
~8% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat Moderate

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.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~35°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Humidity Moderate

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.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters

Muggy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

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Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~30mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.3 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~61mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

17.3 days / month

Share of days
~58% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~12mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

12.5 days / month

Share of days
~42% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

11.0 days / month

Share of days
~37% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~11 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

6.9 days / month

Share of days
~23% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

6.9 days / month

Share of days
~23% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters

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.

Wind Minor

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.

Likely frequency

5.8 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~53km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~6 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

5.8 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

3.1 days / month

Share of days
~10% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

1.5 days / month

Share of days
~5% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters

Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

1.0 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Visibility Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95 (P95)
Why this matters

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.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

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.

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