Port Douglas vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Port Douglas runs 1.5 degrees warmer than Brisbane on average, 27.2 degrees to 25.7 degrees across the year. Port Douglas collects 3,013mm of rain a year to Brisbane's 1,581mm, a 1,432mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Port Douglas 7.3/10 to 5.7/10.
Summary Comparison
Port Douglas
Avg Max Temp
27.2°C
Avg Min Temp
22.8°C
Annual Rainfall
3013mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
5.7/10
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
- Port Douglas is 1.5 degrees warmer on average than Brisbane
- Port Douglas receives 1432mm more annual rainfall than Brisbane
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
- Overall, Brisbane has a higher comfort score (7.3 vs 5.7)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Port Douglas Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Port Douglas Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Port Douglas Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Port Douglas Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 29.4 | 25.5 | 21.6 | 680.4 | 267.7 | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| February | 29.5 | 29.2 | 25.2 | 21.2 | 278.1 | 130.3 | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| March | 28.7 | 27.0 | 24.8 | 19.3 | 629.9 | 175.1 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| April | 27.9 | 25.6 | 23.7 | 16.6 | 246.3 | 137.1 | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| May | 25.7 | 22.6 | 22.3 | 13.5 | 167.3 | 34.5 | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| June | 24.8 | 21.5 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 67.1 | 17.9 | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| July | 23.7 | 20.1 | 19.2 | 9.9 | 127.8 | 30.9 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| August | 24.5 | 24.2 | 20.0 | 12.5 | 107.1 | 63.4 | 7.2 | 9.4 |
| September | 25.6 | 25.7 | 21.2 | 13.0 | 129.9 | 81.3 | 6.9 | 8.9 |
| October | 27.4 | 26.4 | 22.7 | 15.4 | 96.1 | 111.0 | 6.3 | 8.2 |
| November | 28.8 | 27.8 | 23.8 | 19.0 | 117.7 | 290.2 | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| December | 29.8 | 29.3 | 25.1 | 20.5 | 365.2 | 241.7 | 4.1 | 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. Port Douglas 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. Port Douglas has higher average solar radiation.