When to go
The Best Time to Visit Gold Coast
Month-by-month climate data for Gold Coast, Australia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Gold Coast— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–May, September–November. Warm water, sunny 25°C days, no school-holiday surcharge. Summer is hotter, wetter, and packed.
Warmest in Gold Coast: Jan (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jul (20°C / 68°F) · Wettest: Jan (~19 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Gold Coast climate, month by month
January
27° / 22°C
~19 rain days
Good
February
27° / 22°C
~16 rain days
Good
March
27° / 21°C
~17 rain days
Good
April
25° / 18°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
22° / 15°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
June
21° / 13°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
July
20° / 12°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
August
22° / 13°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
September
24° / 15°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
25° / 17°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
November
26° / 19°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
December
27° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
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