What’s the climate like in Burleigh Heads?
The current climate in Burleigh Heads features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Burleigh Heads in recent years was 36°C in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2022.
On average, Burleigh Heads receives 1456 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Burleigh Heads?
The best time to visit Burleigh Heads for sunny weather is January and April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Burleigh Heads. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Burleigh Heads
The climate table of Burleigh Heads shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 114 | 275 | 301 | 76 | 101 | 85 | 60 | 39 | 87 | 100 | 93 | 125 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1456 mm per year, averaging 121 mm per month
- Driest months: 39 mm in August, 60 mm in July and 76 mm in April
- Wettest months: 301 mm in March, 275 mm in February and 125 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Burleigh Heads
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Burleigh Heads, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Burleigh Heads
This graph shows how much rainfall Burleigh Heads, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Burleigh Heads
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Burleigh Heads, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Burleigh Heads
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Burleigh Heads, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Burleigh Heads
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Burleigh Heads, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Burleigh Heads by Month
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