Average Monthly Sunshine in Gold Coast

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gold Coast receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Gold Coast vary. From a high of 255 hours in October, to a low of 195 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2715 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 8.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Gold Coast’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gold Coast enjoys an average of 2715 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Gold Coast’s wettest month, receives 139 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gold Coast Precipitation page.