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Gold Coast weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 72°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Gold Coast. Temperatures rise (22°F) 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 °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 May, Gold Coast averages 72°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 72°F, 10.2h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in May?
With 72°F max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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