Gold Coast, Australia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Gold Coast month by month
Gold Coast weather in January
January brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 16 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast weather in February
February brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast weather in March
March brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 17 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in April
April brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 10 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 8 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in June
June brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), about 6 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in July
July brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast weather in August
August brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 5 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast weather in September
September brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 8 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in October
October brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 11 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in November
November brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 11 wet days.
Gold Coast weather in December
December brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 14 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Gold Coast.
Seasons in Gold Coast
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Gold Coast
The best time to visit Gold Coast is generally June to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 71°F (21°C).
Pack for Gold Coast with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - January nights average 72°F (22°C).
Gold Coast temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.