Our verdict
The best time to visit Gold Coast is October-November
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 12℃ (54℉) at night.
The sun stays up the longest in Gold Coast in November, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in February, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Gold Coast. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Gold Coast seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Gold Coast as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Gold Coast is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Gold Coast
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Gold Coast for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Gold Coast climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Gold Coast for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Gold Coast in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gold Coast in February
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gold Coast in March
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gold Coast in April
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Gold Coast in May
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Gold Coast in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Gold Coast in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Gold Coast in August
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Gold Coast in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Gold Coast in October
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Gold Coast in November
- Average temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gold Coast in December
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gold Coast in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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