Sunshine Coast vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Brisbane runs 0.6 degrees warmer than Sunshine Coast on average, 25.7 degrees to 25.1 degrees across the year. Sunshine Coast collects 1,862mm of rain a year to Brisbane's 1,581mm, a 281mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Sunshine Coast 7.3/10 to 7.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Sunshine Coast
Avg Max Temp
25.1°C
Avg Min Temp
16.9°C
Annual Rainfall
1862mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.1/10
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 Sunshine Coast
- Sunshine Coast receives 281mm more annual rainfall than Brisbane
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Sunshine Coast Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Sunshine Coast Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4 | 29.4 | 22.2 | 21.6 | 425.3 | 267.7 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| February | 28.8 | 29.2 | 21.4 | 21.2 | 191.3 | 130.3 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| March | 26.5 | 27.0 | 20.2 | 19.3 | 246.1 | 175.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| April | 25.0 | 25.6 | 17.4 | 16.6 | 132.7 | 137.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| May | 22.4 | 22.6 | 14.8 | 13.5 | 62.2 | 34.5 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| June | 21.4 | 21.5 | 10.3 | 10.0 | 15.8 | 17.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| July | 19.9 | 20.1 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 68.5 | 30.9 | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| August | 23.4 | 24.2 | 13.6 | 12.5 | 85.3 | 63.4 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| September | 24.6 | 25.7 | 14.5 | 13.0 | 46.9 | 81.3 | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.6 | 26.4 | 16.8 | 15.4 | 104.6 | 111.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.1 | 27.8 | 19.8 | 19.0 | 208.6 | 290.2 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| December | 27.9 | 29.3 | 20.9 | 20.5 | 275.0 | 241.7 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sunshine Coast edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Sunshine Coast offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sunshine Coast's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Sunshine Coast has higher average solar radiation.