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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Current Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

15°C
Partly cloudyWavell HeightsFeels like 15° · Wind 4 km/h · Humidity 85%
UV 6 HighSunrise 06:23Sunset 17:23
Today☁️20°10°💧0%
Mon🌧️23°13°💧92%
Tue☀️21°11°💧0%
Wed🌦️23°💧20%
Thu☁️21°11°💧22%
Fri🌤️21°10°💧14%
Sat🌤️20°11°💧53%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Wavell Heights’ weather today is typical for this inner-northern Brisbane suburb: mild mornings warming to a comfortable afternoon, with the chance of a shower if easterly winds push in moisture from the coast. The live forecast above gives you the specifics for the next few hours.

What drives the daily pattern here?

Wavell Heights sits about 10 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, so it catches sea breezes that moderate the heat. In summer, afternoon storms can bubble up from the humid air; in winter, clear nights often produce a crisp morning. The suburb’s elevation—around 25 to 40 metres—means it’s rarely as foggy as lower-lying areas along Kedron Brook. For a wider view, check the Brisbane weather page or the bom radar brisbane loop to see what’s heading your way.

How does Wavell Heights compare to the coast?

Because Wavell Heights is inland a few kilometres, it’s typically a degree or two warmer than weather gold coast on summer afternoons, but overnight it cools off faster. The lack of direct ocean moderation means frost is possible on rare winter mornings, though the suburb’s urban canopy usually keeps things mild. The Australia weather hub has more detail on regional differences.

Postcode4012
Local radarwavell heights weather radar is covered by the Brisbane (Mt Stapylton) radar
State schoolwavell heights state school is at 55 Elk Street
Rainfall (annual)~1,150 mm, mostly October–March
Does Wavell Heights flood?

Most of the suburb sits on gentle slopes, so flash flooding is uncommon. Low-lying streets near Kedron Brook can see minor inundation after heavy rain, but major flooding is rare compared with floodplain suburbs.

When is the best time to visit Wavell Heights?

Autumn (March–May) and spring (September–November) offer warm days and lower humidity. Summer can be hot and stormy; winter is dry and mild but can drop to single digits overnight.

Is the weather different in Wavell Heights compared to the city?

Only slightly. The suburb is less affected by the urban heat island than the CBD, so nights can be a couple of degrees cooler. Daytime temperatures are usually within a degree of Brisbane’s official readings.