Gold Coast vs Brisbane

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

Gold Coast sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Brisbane is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December. Gold Coast receives 1 more hour 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 28°C (82°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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 109 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.