AU Gold Coast · Autumn

Gold Coast in September
what's the weather like?

September is a good time to visit. November is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -28.02°N 153.43°E
73°FMax temperature
23%Rainy days
11.3hSunshine / day

Gold Coast weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 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)

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.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 73°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: September is a good time to visit Gold Coast. November remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).

Gold Coast in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Gold Coast is often underrated: 23°F, 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.

All months for Gold Coast

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January72°F82°F50%0.1in13.0h8.1/10
🌤️ February72°F82°F48%0.2in12.0h7.9/10
🌤️ March70°F79°F57%0.3in11.6h7.5/10
🌤️ April66°F75°F34%0.1in10.8h7.8/10
🌤️ May61°F72°F28%0.1in10.2h7.7/10
🌤️ June57°F68°F21%0.1in9.9h7.5/10
🌤️ July55°F68°F23%0.1in10.0h7.5/10
🌤️ August55°F70°F18%0.1in10.5h7.8/10
🌤️ September59°F73°F23%0.1in11.3h8.1/10
🌤️ October63°F75°F34%0.1in12.1h8.0/10
🌤️ November66°F79°F38%0.1in13.0h8.2/10
🌤️ December70°F81°F43%0.2in13.0h8.1/10
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 73°F, 23% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

September vs November (best month)

The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:

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 73°F, 11.3h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gold Coast in September?
With 73°F and 11.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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