Sunshine Coast
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sunshine Coast month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sunshine Coast are typically May, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and March the wettest (about 209 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3 | 21.5 | 159 | 11.4 |
| February | 28.1 | 21.4 | 189 | 10.5 |
| March | 27.2 | 20.7 | 209 | 9.8 |
| April | 25.0 | 17.7 | 86 | 10.1 |
| May | 22.7 | 15.0 | 108 | 9.1 |
| June | 20.7 | 12.4 | 61 | 9.0 |
| July | 20.6 | 11.7 | 62 | 8.9 |
| August | 22.0 | 12.3 | 40 | 10.0 |
| September | 23.9 | 14.6 | 46 | 10.8 |
| October | 25.5 | 17.2 | 122 | 10.7 |
| November | 27.0 | 18.8 | 119 | 11.3 |
| December | 28.0 | 20.5 | 136 | 11.6 |
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01 · OverviewSunshine Coast, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sunshine Coast took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sunshine Coast
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sunshine Coast
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sunshine Coast
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sunshine Coast
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sunshine Coast
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sunshine Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Coast
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sunshine Coast located and what are its coordinates?
Sunshine Coast is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -26.6568, 153.0796 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast has a recorded population of approximately 398,840 and observes the Australia/Brisbane time zone (AUD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sunshine Coast?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sunshine Coast include en-AU, and the circulating currency is AUD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sunshine Coast?
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