Gold Coast, AustraliaQuick decision
When to visit Gold Coast?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–79°F in November
🌧 Least rain
38% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
March (57%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
SurfingMarch–May or September–November — Snapper Rocks, Burleigh Heads and Kirra.
Theme ParksYear-round — Dreamworld, Sea World and Warner Bros Movie World.
HinterlandApril–October — Springbrook, Lamington and subtropical forests.
FamilySeptember–November — mild weather, parks and uncrowded beaches.
Monthly climate data
Gold Coast weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 82°F | 48% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 70°F | 79°F | 57% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 75°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 68°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 70°F | 18% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 63°F | 75°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 66°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 70°F | 81°F | 43% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 24°F, 40% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°F, 21% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°F, 32% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°F, 47% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 38% rainy days and 26°F.
March is the wettest month with 57% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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