Just 768 kilometres south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Brisbane has a hot, humid climate which dictates the lifestyles of its residents.

The average summer temperature is 30 degrees celsius but ther are many days where the temperatures exceed this. Winters are mild with sunny days and an average temperature of around 15 degrees celsius.

Brisbane's average rainfall is around 1200 mm a year with the wettest period being between October and March.