Gold Coast · AutumnMonth summary
Gold Coast weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gold Coast in September?
✅ 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.
Our take: Gold Coast in September: 23°C and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Gold Coast in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Balanced surf conditions — consistent waves and fewer surfers in the lineup Autumn in Gold Coast is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 September, Gold Coast averages 23°C, 23% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
September vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gold Coast in September
Is September a good time to visit Gold Coast?
September is an excellent time to visit Gold Coast (score 8.1/10). With 23°C, 11.3h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in September?
With 23°C and 11.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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