Gold Coast vs Brisbane

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Brisbane edges ahead as the better destination in May. Brisbane offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Gold Coast sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Gold Coast sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Brisbane is also comfortable at 22°C.

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

Gold Coast reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Brisbane averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°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 May.

Gold Coast receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Brisbane sees 58 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Brisbane the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.