March to May (autumn) for comfort; December to February for beach and events. Autumn (March-May) offers mild temperatures (58-72 F), lower humidity, and fewer crowds — optimal for sightseeing and coastal walks. Summer (Dec-Feb) is peak beach season with the iconic NYE fireworks, but humidity is high. Tourism Australia and WeatherSpark both cite late-November to early-April as the highest tourism-score window
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 67 | warm & changeable |
| Feb | 77 | 67 | warm & changeable |
| Mar | 75 | 65 | warm & changeable |
| Apr | 71 | 59 | mild & changeable |
| May | 66 | 53 | mild & mostly dry |
| Jun | 62 | 50 | mild & changeable |
| Jul | 61 | 48 | mild & mostly dry |
| Aug | 63 | 48 | mild & mostly dry |
| Sep | 68 | 53 | mild & mostly dry |
| Oct | 72 | 57 | mild & changeable |
| Nov | 74 | 61 | warm & changeable |
| Dec | 77 | 64 | warm & changeable |