AU Gold Coast · Autumn

Gold Coast weather
in October

October is a good time to visit. November is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -28.02°N 153.43°E
24°CMax temperature
34%Rainy days
12.1hSunshine / day

Gold Coast weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)

Should you visit Gold Coast in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 34%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.1h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit Gold Coast. November remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).

Gold Coast in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Autumn in Gold Coast is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 34% 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.

All months for Gold Coast

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January22°C28°C50%3.513.0h8.1/10
🌤️ February22°C28°C48%6.112.0h7.9/10
🌤️ March21°C26°C57%7.311.6h7.5/10
🌤️ April19°C24°C34%2.710.8h7.8/10
🌤️ May16°C22°C28%2.910.2h7.7/10
🌤️ June14°C20°C21%2.09.9h7.5/10
🌤️ July13°C20°C23%1.710.0h7.5/10
🌤️ August13°C21°C18%1.410.5h7.8/10
🌤️ September15°C23°C23%1.411.3h8.1/10
🌤️ October17°C24°C34%3.212.1h8.0/10
🌤️ November19°C26°C38%2.913.0h8.2/10
🌤️ December21°C27°C43%3.913.0h8.1/10
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 October, Gold Coast averages 24°C, 34% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

October vs November (best month)

The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Gold Coast in October

Is October a good time to visit Gold Coast?
October is an excellent time to visit Gold Coast (score 8.0/10). With 24°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in October?
With 24°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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