Gold Coast Weather in August
Australia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (72°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall42 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Gold Coast in August sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), dropping to about 12°C (53°F) at night. August is winter in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Gold Coast?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
| Rainfall | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 41% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 10 km/h |
| vs July | 2°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Gold Coast in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Gold Coast weather in other months
Jan30°C / 22°C163 mmFairFeb29°C / 22°C161 mmFairMar28°C / 20°C150 mmFairApr26°C / 18°C80 mmExcellentMay23°C / 14°C74 mmExcellentJun21°C / 12°C85 mmExcellentJul20°C / 11°C40 mmExcellentAug22°C / 12°C42 mmExcellentSep25°C / 14°C39 mmExcellentOct27°C / 17°C84 mmExcellentNov29°C / 19°C99 mmGoodDec30°C / 21°C137 mmFair
← JulyBest time to visit Gold CoastSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm
- Sydney18°C · 44 mm
- Canberra13°C · 46 mm
- Melbourne14°C · 65 mm
- Kingston18°C · 57 mm
- Noumea22°C · 61 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.