The line graph compares the average daily temperatures in Brisbane and Canberra over a one-year period, while the bar chart illustrates the number of rainy days in the same cities. Overall, Brisbane maintains consistently higher temperatures than Canberra throughout the year, with both cities experiencing cooler conditions from May to September. Rainfall in Brisbane is also considerably greater, particularly in the early months of the year, whereas Canberra records slightly more precipitation during winter and early spring. Interestingly, rainfall in Brisbane tends to increase with higher temperatures, while the opposite trend is observed in Canberra.
To begin with temperatures, both cities show a similar pattern of seasonal fluctuation, with temperatures dropping in mid-year and rising again toward December. Brisbane experiences the hottest months in January and February, when maximum temperatures reach around 30°C, compared to approximately 27°C in Canberra. By July, these figures fall to about 20°C and 10°C respectively. Minimum temperatures remain roughly 8°C lower than the corresponding maximums in both cities. Canberra, however, records notably colder winters, with temperatures close to freezing, whereas Brisbane’s winter lows stay around 10°C.
Regarding rainfall, Brisbane undergoes a pronounced wet season from December to March, during which it rains on average for about 14 days per month. After this period, rainfall steadily decreases, reaching a minimum of roughly 7 rainy days in late winter. In contrast, Canberra experiences a relatively even distribution of rainfall throughout the year, averaging about 7 days of precipitation per month, though the figure increases slightly to around 10 days in October and during winter months.