How often is the Toowoomba weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Toowoomba?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Toowoomba weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Toowoomba coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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Toowoomba Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Toowoomba, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Toowoomba.

Today's briefing

Good morning Toowoomba. We're waking to a crisp 7 degrees this morning, though it feels closer to 5 with the wind, and we're expecting a mostly clear day with just a 4 per cent chance of rain and a high of 16 degrees. Make sure you've got a warm layer handy for the cool start, as the UV index sits at a moderate 5 today. The weekend is shaping up a bit wetter, with Saturday reaching 17 degrees but bringing a 47 per cent chance of rain, while Sunday should clear up slightly to 16 degrees and a 31 per cent rain chance.

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Toowoomba weather

16°C

Clear now, 16°C / 7°C today.

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16°C

Clear · feels like 13°C

Today: 16°C / 7°C
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 16 km/h W
UV index: 2 · Low
Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 5:13 pm
Updated: 3:01 pm

Next 24 hours

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Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Mon
Clear
16°C 7°C
Rain 0%
Tue
Clear
16°C 6°C
Rain 0%
Wed
Drizzle
17°C 5°C
Rain 7%
Thu
Partly cloudy
17°C 7°C
Rain 22%
Fri
Drizzle
17°C 8°C
Rain 47%
Sat
Drizzle
18°C 12°C
Rain 43%
Sun
Drizzle
18°C 10°C
Rain 22%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 2
PM10: 2
Ozone: 61

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 5:13 pm
Daylight: 10h 31m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Toowoomba weather, explained

How to read the Toowoomba forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Toowoomba.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Toowoomba weather FAQ

How often is the Toowoomba weather forecast updated?: We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.
How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Toowoomba?: The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.
What does "feels like" temperature mean?: The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.
Where does the Toowoomba weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Toowoomba coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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