The provided charts illustrate the monthly average daily temperatures and the frequency of rainfall in Brisbane and Canberra. Overall, Brisbane maintains higher temperatures year-round, while Canberra experiences significantly colder minimums during winter months. Regarding rainfall, Brisbane is generally wetter, particularly in the first quarter of the year.
In terms of temperature, Brisbane’s maximums fluctuate between 21°C and 30°C, peaking in February. Canberra follows a similar trend but with a wider range, reaching a high of 27°C in January and February, before dropping to a low of 11°C in July. The minimum temperatures show a starker contrast; while Brisbane’s minimums remain between 10°C and 21°C, Canberra’s minimums plummet to 1°C during June and July, indicating much colder winter nights.
Regarding rainfall, Brisbane experiences its highest frequency in February and March, with 14 days of rain each. Conversely, Canberra’s rainfall is more evenly distributed, peaking at 10 days in June, July, August, and October. Notably, from June to September, Canberra records more rainy days than Brisbane, which sees its lowest rainfall frequency of 7 days during these same months.