Airlie Beach vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Airlie Beach runs 0.3 degrees warmer than Brisbane on average, 26.0 degrees to 25.7 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Airlie Beach's 1,351mm, a 230mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Airlie Beach 7.3/10 to 7.0/10.
Summary Comparison
Airlie Beach
Avg Max Temp
26.0°C
Avg Min Temp
21.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1351mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Brisbane
Avg Max Temp
25.7°C
Avg Min Temp
16.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1581mm
Days >35°C
4
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.3/10
Key Differences
- Brisbane receives 230mm more annual rainfall than Airlie Beach
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Airlie Beach Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Airlie Beach Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Airlie Beach Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Airlie Beach Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 29.4 | 25.1 | 21.6 | 167.8 | 267.7 | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| February | 29.0 | 29.2 | 24.2 | 21.2 | 247.1 | 130.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| March | 28.0 | 27.0 | 23.9 | 19.3 | 138.7 | 175.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| April | 26.4 | 25.6 | 22.2 | 16.6 | 100.8 | 137.1 | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| May | 23.7 | 22.6 | 20.2 | 13.5 | 64.2 | 34.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| June | 22.6 | 21.5 | 16.7 | 10.0 | 47.9 | 17.9 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| July | 21.5 | 20.1 | 16.4 | 9.9 | 21.5 | 30.9 | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| August | 23.3 | 24.2 | 17.8 | 12.5 | 31.2 | 63.4 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| September | 24.9 | 25.7 | 19.7 | 13.0 | 23.5 | 81.3 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 26.5 | 26.4 | 21.2 | 15.4 | 68.9 | 111.0 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.7 | 27.8 | 23.0 | 19.0 | 75.6 | 290.2 | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| December | 28.4 | 29.3 | 23.7 | 20.5 | 363.8 | 241.7 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Brisbane edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Airlie Beach offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Brisbane's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Airlie Beach has higher average solar radiation.