Are you considering a trip to Gold Coast in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 85 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gold Coast has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Gold Coast in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +91°F.
Is Gold Coast warm or cold in October?
Gold Coast is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Gold Coast:
Climate in Gold Coast in October
Gold Coast weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+46°F
+48°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+95°F
Rainfall
46 mm
85 mm
106 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
74%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
13
9
6
Cloudy days
6
8
9
Rainy days
10
13
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +75°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 85 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in September to 9 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Gold Coast in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Gold Coast is gradually increasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Gold Coast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gold Coast wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 161 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Gold Coast?
This is the weather in Gold Coast in October 2024:
1 October
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+80°F
2 October
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+83°F
3 October
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+78°F
4 October
🌧️
+78°F
5 October
☁️
+83°F
6 October
☁️
+77°F
7 October
🌧️
+72°F
8 October
☁️
+72°F
9 October
☀️
+75°F
10 October
☀️
+79°F
11 October
☁️
+79°F
12 October
☀️
+81°F
13 October
🌧️
+89°F
14 October
☀️
+81°F
15 October
☀️
+84°F
16 October
☁️
+87°F
17 October
☀️
+79°F
18 October
☁️
+74°F
19 October
☁️
+76°F
20 October
☁️
+79°F
21 October
☁️
+79°F
22 October
☀️
+86°F
23 October
☀️
+88°F
24 October
☀️
+87°F
25 October
☀️
+84°F
26 October
🌧️
+80°F
27 October
🌧️
+71°F
28 October
☁️
+76°F
29 October
☁️
+76°F
30 October
☀️
+82°F
31 October
☀️
+91°F
In October 2024 Gold Coast had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Gold Coast climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Gold Coast in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+73°F) and the highest in 2023 (+79°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 692 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gold Coast in October:
Is October a good time to visit Gold Coast?
October is a really good time to go to Gold Coast. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Gold Coast.
Can you sunbathe in Gold Coast in October?
October is warm in Gold Coast. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Gold Coast rainy in October?
Gold Coast is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gold Coast in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gold Coast in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gold Coast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
