Kiwi-Irish

Does anyone know the answer to this question ....
Just curious?

I know Brizzy is "hotter", but unsure as to its humidity
Thanks

Batty

I've never been to Brisbane but a colleague (from the UK) was there at the end of January and she said her make up was running down her face and no matter what she did with her hair it just hung limp on her head (these things matter to her)

kiwinow

I don't have the statistics, but at a guess I'd say Brisbane had more humid days. The higher temperatures make is seem worse too. Having said that Auckland had a day of 100% humidity a couple of months ago. Ever had to swim to work?

sparkie down under

Brizzy - no doubt about it

cold and humid is known by the technical name of 'damp'

Kiwi-Irish

ick, sounds grim, the damp that is.
Yes I would have thought brisbane would be more humid, but just wanted to be sure.

mickey_d

Auckland We found the need for a tumble drier even in summer!

http://www.rydges.com/Lonely-Planet-...ne/weather.htm

http://www.rydges.com/Lonely-Planet-...nd/weather.htm

Bellasmum

Brisbanes temperature is higher yes, but comparing temps between NZ and Aus can be misleading.

It gets very humid in Auckland and the sun is much harsher.

kiwinow

Auckland is the only place I've owned a clothes dryer, but it was the rain not the humidity that made it necessary. Guess that may be a problem in Brissy in the rainy season too.

OzzieGunner

I lived in Auckland for 8 years and now reside in Australia. I visit Brisbane regularly and without a doubt Brissy is hotter and more humid. Because of the lower summer temperatures in Auckland the humidity is not a major issue howwver in the winter it is very damp with many people owning de-humidifiers to dry the house out.

Kiwi-Irish

I see, thanks for that - its interesting to know. A weatherboard house then, I would imagine would be a no-no ... although I'm aware most housing in NZ is quite poorly made - paper walls, lack of insulation, no heating etc.
[Just to add, I'm not intentionally slagging it off, I grew up there, but in chch and nearly froze to death most winters]

anglosurman

brisi is far more hotther and humid i nearly commited suicide from the heat there auckland is almost perfect 90 %of the year

Kiwi-Irish

Thanks anglosurman
Well I guess that kinda sums it up!
Cheers for your honest opinion – will keep in mind