Best Time to Visit
🇦🇺 Gold Coast, Australia · Oceania
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
27°
22°
Good
Feb
27°
22°
Good
Mar
26°
21°
Good
Apr
24°
19°
Good
May
22°
16°
Great
Jun
20°
14°
Great
Jul
19°
13°
Great
Aug
20°
13°
Great
Sep
22°
15°
Great
Oct
24°
17°
Good
Nov
25°
19°
Good
Dec
26°
21°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 22°C | 14 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| February | 27°C | 22°C | 13 | 11h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| March | 26°C | 21°C | 14 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 24°C | 19°C | 10 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 16°C | 8 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 14°C | 7 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 19°C | 13°C | 4 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 5 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 22°C | 15°C | 6 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 24°C | 17°C | 9 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 25°C | 19°C | 10 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| December | 26°C | 21°C | 12 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 24°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 22°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 24°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
The least favorable time to visit Gold Coast is January and February. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
January
Challenges: frequent rain
February
Challenges: frequent rain
March
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Gold Coast during the best travel months (July, August, May), when temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C:
Gold Coast has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is February with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is July at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 925mm across approximately 112 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Low °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Rain Days | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 129 | 138 | 96 | 50 | 67 | 69 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 72 | 79 | 118 |
| Sun h/day | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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