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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
29
27
Feb
29
28
Mar
27
28
Apr
26
20
May
23
19
Jun
22
14
Jul
20
14
Aug
24
17
Sep
26
18
Oct
26
22
Nov
28
24
Dec
29
27

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
268
85
Feb
130
0
Mar
175
1
Apr
137
19
May
34
16
Jun
18
104
Jul
31
74
Aug
63
53
Sep
81
45
Oct
111
19
Nov
290
29
Dec
242
11

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.

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