Sunshine Coast vs Sydney Weather Compared
Sunshine Coast runs 2.9 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 25.1 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Sunshine Coast collects 1,862mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 794mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.1/10 for Sunshine Coast, 7.0/10 for Sydney).
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
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Sunshine Coast is 2.9 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Sunshine Coast receives 794mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Sunshine Coast Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Sunshine Coast Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Sunshine Coast Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4 | 26.6 | 22.2 | 19.7 | 425.3 | 117.9 | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| February | 28.8 | 26.5 | 21.4 | 19.5 | 191.3 | 82.3 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| March | 26.5 | 25.5 | 20.2 | 17.2 | 246.1 | 58.9 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| April | 25.0 | 21.9 | 17.4 | 14.0 | 132.7 | 160.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| May | 22.4 | 18.8 | 14.8 | 11.4 | 62.2 | 159.7 | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| June | 21.4 | 16.0 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 15.8 | 139.8 | 8.8 | 4.0 |
| July | 19.9 | 16.1 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 68.5 | 38.4 | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| August | 23.4 | 19.4 | 13.6 | 10.1 | 85.3 | 35.8 | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| September | 24.6 | 22.2 | 14.5 | 11.0 | 46.9 | 59.8 | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.6 | 21.7 | 16.8 | 12.6 | 104.6 | 41.2 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.1 | 25.2 | 19.8 | 17.6 | 208.6 | 120.7 | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| December | 27.9 | 26.8 | 20.9 | 19.1 | 275.0 | 53.2 | 6.1 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney 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. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Sunshine Coast has higher average solar radiation.