Gold Coast vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Brisbane runs 0.6 degrees warmer than Gold Coast on average, 25.7 degrees to 25.1 degrees across the year. Rainfall is almost identical: 1,534mm in Gold Coast and 1,581mm in Brisbane. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.4/10 for Gold Coast, 7.3/10 for Brisbane).
Summary Comparison
Gold Coast
Avg Max Temp
25.1°C
Avg Min Temp
17.6°C
Annual Rainfall
1534mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.4/10
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 is 0.6 degrees warmer on average than Gold Coast
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Gold Coast Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Gold Coast Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Gold Coast Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Gold Coast Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 29.4 | 22.6 | 21.6 | 194.9 | 267.7 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| February | 28.4 | 29.2 | 22.1 | 21.2 | 138.6 | 130.3 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| March | 26.3 | 27.0 | 20.8 | 19.3 | 214.2 | 175.1 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| April | 25.0 | 25.6 | 18.4 | 16.6 | 236.2 | 137.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| May | 22.1 | 22.6 | 15.6 | 13.5 | 45.5 | 34.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| June | 21.6 | 21.5 | 11.5 | 10.0 | 10.4 | 17.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| July | 20.1 | 20.1 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 48.4 | 30.9 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| August | 23.4 | 24.2 | 15.0 | 12.5 | 92.4 | 63.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| September | 25.1 | 25.7 | 14.9 | 13.0 | 68.2 | 81.3 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.2 | 26.4 | 16.8 | 15.4 | 82.3 | 111.0 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| November | 26.9 | 27.8 | 20.1 | 19.0 | 226.7 | 290.2 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| December | 28.2 | 29.3 | 21.4 | 20.5 | 176.0 | 241.7 | 6.2 | 6.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Gold Coast edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Gold Coast offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Gold Coast's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Gold Coast has higher average solar radiation.