Gold Coast vs Brisbane

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.

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

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

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

Brisbane averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Gold Coast receives approximately 96 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Brisbane sees 87 mm over 12 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%.