Gold Coast Weather in May
Australia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low14°C (58°F)
Rainfall74 mm (2.9 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
Expect warm days in Gold Coast in May: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 14°C (58°F). May is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Gold Coast?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 52% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.7 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C cooler than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Gold Coast in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← AprilBest time to visit Gold CoastJune →
Nearby in May
- Brisbane23°C · 78 mm
- Sydney20°C · 43 mm
- Canberra16°C · 35 mm
- Melbourne17°C · 62 mm
- Kingston21°C · 72 mm
- Noumea24°C · 91 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.