Gold Coast vs Brisbane

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Brisbane edges ahead as the better destination in December. Brisbane offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Gold Coast sees 12 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Gold Coast sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Brisbane is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Brisbane is the stronger choice in December. Gold Coast receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Gold Coast reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Brisbane 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.

Gold Coast receives approximately 118 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Brisbane sees 70 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Brisbane the drier option by 6 rain days and 48 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Gold Coast averages 70% while Brisbane sits at 65%. Gold Coast will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.