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When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
In general the best time to visit Gold Coast is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in February and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Gold Coast in different months
This is the average weather in Gold Coast for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during October.
In January, February, March, April, May, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 128 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 161 mm in February.
Climate in Gold Coast
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Gold Coast for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +100°F | +99°F | +99°F | +91°F | +84°F | +79°F | +84°F | +90°F | +97°F | +95°F | +95°F | +100°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +81°F | +77°F | +72°F | +68°F | +68°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F | +79°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +63°F | +57°F | +48°F | +43°F | +36°F | +37°F | +37°F | +41°F | +46°F | +48°F | +55°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 137 | 161 | 144 | 102 | 112 | 89 | 63 | 48 | 46 | 85 | 106 | 121 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast during the whole year:
The hottest month in Gold Coast is February with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +55°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Gold Coast looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Gold Coast is March with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Gold Coast during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 48 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 19 rainy days and 161 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gold Coast:
What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?
The hottest month in Gold Coast is February with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?
The coldest month in Gold Coast is June with minimum temperatures of +55°F.
Is Gold Coast worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Gold Coast could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Gold Coast?
if you're looking to visit Gold Coast when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, March, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 46 mm of rain.
Other cities in Australia
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Monthly weather in Gold Coast
Source of the data
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.
