Gold Coast weather in October (Queensland, Australia)

How is October weather typically in Gold Coast? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Gold Coast during October, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Gold Coast in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Gold Coast. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gold Coast climate page with graphs.

 

Gold Coast, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in October

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gold Coast, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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