Gold Coast · AutumnMonth summary
Gold Coast weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 75°F
🌧 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)
Quick decision
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.
Our take: Gold Coast in October: 75°F and 12.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Gold Coast in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Gold Coast is often underrated: 24°F, 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.
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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 October, Gold Coast averages 75°F, 34% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
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 75°F, 12.1h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in October?
With 75°F and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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