Rockhampton vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Rockhampton runs 2.2 degrees warmer than Brisbane on average, 27.9 degrees to 25.7 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Rockhampton's 957mm, a 624mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.2/10 for Rockhampton, 7.3/10 for Brisbane).
Summary Comparison
Rockhampton
Avg Max Temp
27.9°C
Avg Min Temp
18.0°C
Annual Rainfall
957mm
Days >35°C
11
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.2/10
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
- Rockhampton is 2.2 degrees warmer on average than Brisbane
- Brisbane receives 624mm more annual rainfall than Rockhampton
- Rockhampton experiences 7 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Rockhampton Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Rockhampton Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Rockhampton Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Rockhampton Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7 | 29.4 | 24.2 | 21.6 | 99.3 | 267.7 | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| February | 32.2 | 29.2 | 22.8 | 21.2 | 48.1 | 130.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| March | 30.4 | 27.0 | 22.0 | 19.3 | 117.6 | 175.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| April | 26.9 | 25.6 | 18.6 | 16.6 | 128.1 | 137.1 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| May | 25.0 | 22.6 | 16.1 | 13.5 | 20.0 | 34.5 | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| June | 22.4 | 21.5 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 61.4 | 17.9 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| July | 21.4 | 20.1 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 16.4 | 30.9 | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| August | 24.5 | 24.2 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 190.6 | 63.4 | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| September | 26.9 | 25.7 | 15.1 | 13.0 | 3.7 | 81.3 | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| October | 29.4 | 26.4 | 17.8 | 15.4 | 50.3 | 111.0 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| November | 31.3 | 27.8 | 20.9 | 19.0 | 55.7 | 290.2 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| December | 31.4 | 29.3 | 22.3 | 20.5 | 165.6 | 241.7 | 5.2 | 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. Brisbane 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. Rockhampton has higher average solar radiation.