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Sunshine Coast (Sunny Coast) weather

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Clear,much the same tomorrow

European, the American and the German model put Sunshine Coast's high today between 28° and 31°, a 3° split. Tomorrow looks clear around 27°, with a 0% chance of rain.

29°10°
27°11°
30°13°
26°12°
23°18°
23°16°
Todaysplit ±3°Tomorrowsplit ±2°Mondaysplit ±5°Tuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
28°
Clear
Today 28°·Low 10°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
28°
Clear
Today 28°·Low 11°·Rain 0%
GermanDWD ICON
31°
Fog
Today 31°·Low 10°·Rain 0%
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Sunshine Coast weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Sunshine Coast swings 18°C across the year, from 29°C highs in February to 11°C lows in June, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1426 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
February
29°C average high
Coldest month
June
11°C average low
Wettest month
January
1426 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
April, May, June and July
Residents
399,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Sunshine Coast and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Sunshine Coast in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Sunshine Coast, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Sunshine Coast hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Sunshine Coast 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Clear
29° 10°
±3°
Tomorrow
Clear
27° 11°
±2°
Mon
Clear
30° 13°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
26° 12°
±3°
Wed
Showers
23° 18°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
23° 16°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
23° 16°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
22° 15°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
22° 14°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
21° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
22° 15°
±3°
Wed
Light drizzle
23° 14°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
24° 15°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
24° 15°
models agree

Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Often shortened to Sunny Coast. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Sunshine Coast right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Sunshine Coast's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Sunshine Coast weather by month

what to expect in Sunshine Coast through the year

Here is Sunshine Coast's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sunshine Coast by season.

Jan
28°
21°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
29°
21°
Hot
Mar
28°
20°
Warm
Apr
25°
17°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
22°
11°
Warm
Jul
21°
11°
Mild
Aug
23°
13°
Warm
Sep
24°
14°
Warm
Oct
26°
16°
Warm
Nov
27°
19°
Warm
Dec
29°
21°
Hot

What Sunshine Coast's weather is like through the year

Sunshine Coast runs from warm summers, with February highs near 29°C, to cold winters, when June lows sit around 11°C (a swing of about 18°C across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and Sunshine Coast sees roughly 1426 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Sunshine Coast

The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Sunshine Coast?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
90±0.6°C96±2.1 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
83
/100rank #2
86±0.8°C96±2.1 km/t7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
69
/100rank #3
77±1.3°C94±3.1 km/t4268% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1495 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sunshine Coast, scoring 91/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 83. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Australia? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°28° to 31°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±2°26° to 29°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±5°27° to 32°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±3°25° to 28°±26%8% to 34% chance
Wed±2°22° to 24°±32%50% to 82% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine Coast

today, local time
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
17:42
Daylight
12h 1m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sunshine Coast today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Sunshine Coast today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sunshine Coast today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Sunshine Coast and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sunshine Coast?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Sunshine Coast (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the American at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast?
February is typically the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, with average highs around 29°C.
How cold does Sunshine Coast get?
The coldest month in Sunshine Coast is June, when overnight lows average about 11°C.
How much rain does Sunshine Coast get?
Sunshine Coast sees roughly 1426 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Sunshine Coast?
Rarely - Sunshine Coast very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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