Brisbane vs Gold Coast

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Brisbane edges ahead as the better destination in March. Brisbane offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Gold Coast sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Brisbane sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Gold Coast is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Brisbane is the stronger choice in March.

Brisbane reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Gold Coast averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 March.

Brisbane receives approximately 87 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Gold Coast sees 96 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Brisbane the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.