Townsville vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Townsville runs 2.3 degrees warmer than Brisbane on average, 28.0 degrees to 25.7 degrees across the year. Rainfall is almost identical: 1,577mm in Townsville and 1,581mm in Brisbane. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Townsville 7.3/10 to 7.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Townsville
Avg Max Temp
28.0°C
Avg Min Temp
21.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1577mm
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
- Townsville is 2.3 degrees warmer on average than Brisbane
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Townsville Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Townsville Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Townsville Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Townsville Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 29.4 | 25.5 | 21.6 | 278.7 | 267.7 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| February | 29.9 | 29.2 | 24.8 | 21.2 | 474.3 | 130.3 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| March | 29.6 | 27.0 | 24.2 | 19.3 | 146.3 | 175.1 | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| April | 29.1 | 25.6 | 21.7 | 16.6 | 48.2 | 137.1 | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| May | 27.3 | 22.6 | 19.4 | 13.5 | 12.2 | 34.5 | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| June | 25.2 | 21.5 | 16.2 | 10.0 | 29.8 | 17.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| July | 24.5 | 20.1 | 15.6 | 9.9 | 4.7 | 30.9 | 10 | 7.5 |
| August | 25.3 | 24.2 | 16.8 | 12.5 | 71.0 | 63.4 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| September | 27.1 | 25.7 | 19.6 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 81.3 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| October | 28.4 | 26.4 | 22.1 | 15.4 | 29.2 | 111.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| November | 29.4 | 27.8 | 24.2 | 19.0 | 69.2 | 290.2 | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| December | 29.4 | 29.3 | 24.9 | 20.5 | 407.9 | 241.7 | 4.7 | 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. Townsville 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. Townsville has higher average solar radiation.