Gold Coast, Australia Weather
Gold Coast hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 66°F (19°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 68°F (20°C).
Current conditions in detail
Gold Coast weather tomorrow (Sunday, July 19)
Tomorrow in Gold Coast looks light rain shower, with a high of 67° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 28 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Gold Coast 14-day forecast
About the weather in Gold Coast
Gold Coast has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 68°F (20°C) in July to around 82°F (28°C) in January, and the city records roughly 125 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Gold Coast weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 44°F (6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows around 55°F (13°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 44°F (6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.4 inches (188 mm) of rain over 13 days, while August is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Gold Coast is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Gold Coast runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Gold Coast is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 65°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Gold Coast is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Gold Coast by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 72° | 16 | 4.6 in | 11.5 h/day | 77% |
| February | 81° | 71° | 13 | 7.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 77% |
| March | 80° | 70° | 17 | 6.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 79% |
| April | 76° | 65° | 10 | 3.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 74% |
| May | 72° | 61° | 8 | 3.5 in | 9.2 h/day | 72% |
| June | 69° | 56° | 6 | 2.3 in | 9.0 h/day | 70% |
| July | 68° | 55° | 6 | 1.9 in | 8.9 h/day | 70% |
| August | 71° | 56° | 5 | 1.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 67% |
| September | 74° | 59° | 8 | 1.8 in | 10.7 h/day | 69% |
| October | 76° | 63° | 11 | 3.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 74% |
| November | 79° | 66° | 11 | 3.3 in | 11.4 h/day | 72% |
| December | 81° | 69° | 14 | 4.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 76% |