Gold Coast · SpringMonth summary
Gold Coast weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gold Coast in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Gold Coast. November remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Gold Coast in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Balanced surf conditions — consistent waves and fewer surfers in the lineup Spring marks the start of the good season in Gold Coast. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 28°C | 50% | 3.5 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 28°C | 48% | 6.1 | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 21°C | 26°C | 57% | 7.3 | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 24°C | 34% | 2.7 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 28% | 2.9 | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 20°C | 21% | 2.0 | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 23% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 21°C | 18% | 1.4 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 23°C | 23% | 1.4 | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 34% | 3.2 | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 19°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.9 | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 21°C | 27°C | 43% | 3.9 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Gold Coast averages 22°C, 28% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gold Coast in May
Is May a good time to visit Gold Coast?
May is an excellent time to visit Gold Coast (score 7.7/10). With 22°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in May?
With 22°C max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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