Gold Coast · WinterMonth summary
Gold Coast weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gold Coast in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Gold Coast. November remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Gold Coast in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Gold Coast enjoys 27°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 December, Gold Coast averages 81°F, 43% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gold Coast in December
Is December a good time to visit Gold Coast?
December is an excellent time to visit Gold Coast (score 8.1/10). With 81°F, 13.0h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in December?
With 81°F and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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