Best Time to Visit Gold Coast
Australia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, May and July to September is the best time to visit Gold Coast. January is the hottest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 11°C (51°F). Rain is heaviest in January, at about 163 mm (6.4 in), and lightest in September, at 39 mm (1.5 in).
Gold Coast weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C 86°F | 22°C 71°F | 163 mm | 15 | 72% | 6.3 | Fair 4.6 |
| February | 29°C 85°F | 22°C 71°F | 161 mm | 16 | 74% | 6 | Fair 4.7 |
| March | 28°C 82°F | 20°C 69°F | 150 mm | 18 | 76% | 5.5 | Fair 5.3 |
| April | 26°C 78°F | 18°C 64°F | 80 mm | 12 | 75% | 6 | Excellent 8.1 |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 14°C 58°F | 74 mm | 10 | 74% | 5.6 | Excellent 9.3 |
| June | 21°C 69°F | 12°C 53°F | 85 mm | 10 | 76% | 5.2 | Excellent 9 |
| July | 20°C 68°F | 11°C 51°F | 40 mm | 7 | 73% | 6.2 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 22°C 72°F | 12°C 53°F | 42 mm | 5 | 69% | 7.1 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 25°C 77°F | 14°C 58°F | 39 mm | 7 | 68% | 7.5 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 27°C 80°F | 17°C 62°F | 84 mm | 10 | 68% | 7 | Excellent 9 |
| November | 29°C 83°F | 19°C 66°F | 99 mm | 12 | 68% | 6.3 | Good 7.9 |
| December | 30°C 85°F | 21°C 69°F | 137 mm | 16 | 70% | 6.4 | Fair 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
The best time to visit Gold Coast is May and July to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?
January is the hottest month in Gold Coast, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?
July is the coldest month in Gold Coast, with an average low of 11°C (51°F).
What is the rainiest month in Gold Coast?
January is the wettest month, with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 39 mm (1.5 in).
Nearby destinations
- Brisbane71 km · best July to September
- Sydney686 km · best April to May and August to October
- Canberra906 km · best April and October
- Melbourne1346 km · best December to April
- Kingston1424 km · best May and August to February
- Noumea1456 km · best July to October
- Cairns1461 km · best August and September
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