Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F) | 25°C (77°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 6 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 70 mm | 70 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Brisbane and Gold Coast are closely matched in December. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Brisbane sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Gold Coast is also comfortable at 25°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December.
Brisbane reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Gold Coast averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Brisbane receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Gold Coast sees 70 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 17°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 25°C, lows of 17°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Brisbane | Gold Coast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 24°C | 6d | 24°C | 6d |
| Feb | 22°C | 5d | 21°C | 5d |
| Mar | 18°C | 4d | 18°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 3d | 14°C | 3d |
| May | 11°C | 3d | 11°C | 3d |
| Jun | 10°C | 3d | 10°C | 3d |
| Jul | 11°C | 3d | 11°C | 3d |
| Aug | 14°C | 3d | 14°C | 3d |
| Sep | 18°C | 4d | 18°C | 4d |
| Oct | 22°C | 5d | 21°C | 5d |
| Nov | 24°C | 6d | 24°C | 6d |
| Dec | 25°C | 6d | 25°C | 6d |
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