Brisbane vs Adelaide Weather Compared
Brisbane runs 4.2 degrees warmer than Adelaide on average, 25.7 degrees to 21.5 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Adelaide's 459mm, a 1,122mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.3/10 for Brisbane, 7.2/10 for Adelaide).
Summary Comparison
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
Adelaide
Avg Max Temp
21.5°C
Avg Min Temp
11.8°C
Annual Rainfall
459mm
Days >35°C
9
Frost Days
2
Comfort Score
7.2/10
Key Differences
- Brisbane is 4.2 degrees warmer on average than Adelaide
- Brisbane receives 1122mm more annual rainfall than Adelaide
- Adelaide experiences 5 more days above 35C per year
- Brisbane is frost-free, while Adelaide experiences 2 frost days annually
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Brisbane Max (°C) |
Adelaide Max (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Adelaide Min (°C) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Adelaide Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Comfort | Adelaide Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 | 26.8 | 21.6 | 16.1 | 267.7 | 85.3 | 5.1 | 8.7 |
| February | 29.2 | 28.1 | 21.2 | 15.4 | 130.3 | 0.3 | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| March | 27.0 | 27.9 | 19.3 | 16.1 | 175.1 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 8.9 |
| April | 25.6 | 19.6 | 16.6 | 10.4 | 137.1 | 19.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| May | 22.6 | 19.2 | 13.5 | 8.1 | 34.5 | 16.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| June | 21.5 | 14.4 | 10.0 | 7.5 | 17.9 | 104.4 | 8.8 | 2.9 |
| July | 20.1 | 14.1 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 30.9 | 74.1 | 7.5 | 3.3 |
| August | 24.2 | 17.4 | 12.5 | 9.9 | 63.4 | 53.4 | 9.4 | 4.9 |
| September | 25.7 | 17.7 | 13.0 | 8.9 | 81.3 | 44.9 | 8.9 | 5.5 |
| October | 26.4 | 22.2 | 15.4 | 11.5 | 111.0 | 19.3 | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| November | 27.8 | 24.3 | 19.0 | 14.2 | 290.2 | 29.0 | 6.4 | 9.7 |
| December | 29.3 | 26.8 | 20.5 | 16.1 | 241.7 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 9.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Adelaide edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Brisbane offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Adelaide's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Adelaide has higher average solar radiation.