Sydney vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Brisbane runs 3.5 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 25.7 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 513mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Sydney 7.3/10 to 7.0/10.
Summary Comparison
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
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 3.5 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Brisbane receives 513mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Brisbane experiences 1 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Sydney Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Sydney Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 | 29.4 | 19.7 | 21.6 | 117.9 | 267.7 | 7.0 | 5.1 |
| February | 26.5 | 29.2 | 19.5 | 21.2 | 82.3 | 130.3 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| March | 25.5 | 27.0 | 17.2 | 19.3 | 58.9 | 175.1 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| April | 21.9 | 25.6 | 14.0 | 16.6 | 160.4 | 137.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| May | 18.8 | 22.6 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 159.7 | 34.5 | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| June | 16.0 | 21.5 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 139.8 | 17.9 | 4.0 | 8.8 |
| July | 16.1 | 20.1 | 8.4 | 9.9 | 38.4 | 30.9 | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| August | 19.4 | 24.2 | 10.1 | 12.5 | 35.8 | 63.4 | 7.3 | 9.4 |
| September | 22.2 | 25.7 | 11.0 | 13.0 | 59.8 | 81.3 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| October | 21.7 | 26.4 | 12.6 | 15.4 | 41.2 | 111.0 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| November | 25.2 | 27.8 | 17.6 | 19.0 | 120.7 | 290.2 | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| December | 26.8 | 29.3 | 19.1 | 20.5 | 53.2 | 241.7 | 8.4 | 6.0 |
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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. Sydney 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. Brisbane has higher average solar radiation.