Gold Coast Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With a humid subtropical climate the Gold Coast experiences warm but wet summers and mild winters. Most rainfall in summer is seen in the afternoon and the evening so the humidity may increase. Winters are soft and relatively dry. With around 300 sunny days a year, the Gold Coast is a year-round destination. However keep in mind that winters can have chilly days.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Gold Coast remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 14°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gold Coast has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1121 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 167 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 45 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gold Coast Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Gold Coast varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.5 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C in August to 25°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gold Coast.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 70%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Gold Coast in Australia
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 167 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
