Gold Coast, Queensland Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Gold Coast get?

Gold Coast gets 1238 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 134 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 89% of Australia.

February is the wettest month, with 183 mm. September is the driest, with 41 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 16.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 29 days, to October 12, 2025.

Gold Coast weather by month

Gold Coast weather in January

In January, Gold Coast averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 137 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (2002) and the record low is 17°C (2018).

Gold Coast weather in February

In February, Gold Coast averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 183 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The February record high is 41°C (2004) and the record low is 17°C (2004).

Gold Coast weather in March

In March, Gold Coast averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 134 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (1993) and the record low is 13°C (2026).

Gold Coast weather in April

In April, Gold Coast averages a high of 26°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 119 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 9°C (2008). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in May

In May, Gold Coast averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The May record high is 29°C (2007) and the record low is 7°C (2004). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in June

In June, Gold Coast averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The June record high is 28°C (2000) and the record low is 4°C (2004). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in July

In July, Gold Coast averages a high of 21°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The July record high is 29°C (2016) and the record low is 2°C (2007). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in August

In August, Gold Coast averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The August record high is 32°C (2009) and the record low is 4°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in September

In September, Gold Coast averages a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2003) and the record low is 8°C (2015). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in October

In October, Gold Coast averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2025) and the record low is 9°C (2010). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Gold Coast weather in November

In November, Gold Coast averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 102 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (1995) and the record low is 8°C (2006).

Gold Coast weather in December

In December, Gold Coast averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 135 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The December record high is 39°C (2001) and the record low is 14°C (2005).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Gold Coast

August is the sunniest month in Gold Coast, with sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 43%. Over the year the sun shines about 53% of daylight hours. Gold Coast is sunnier than 50% of Australia.

Humidity peaks in January at 79% and is lowest in June at 69%.

Gold Coast has about 8 days a year above 32°C. Gold Coast is cooler than 84% of Australia.

Gold Coast weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Gold Coast station is 41°C, on February 21, 2004. The coldest is 2°C, on July 19, 2007.

The wettest day on record brought 307 mm of rain, on March 29, 2022.

45 all-time records have been set at the station since 1992.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1993.

The best time to visit Gold Coast

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 18°C.

Gold Coast climate questions

How much rain does Gold Coast get?

Gold Coast gets 1238 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 134 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Gold Coast?

February is the wettest month in Gold Coast, with 183 mm. September is the driest, with 41 mm.

How many rainy days does Gold Coast have a year?

Gold Coast has about 134 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 16.

What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?

January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?

July is the coldest month in Gold Coast, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Gold Coast?

The record high at the Gold Coast station is 41°C, set on February 21, 2004. The record low is 2°C, on July 19, 2007.

What is the sunniest month in Gold Coast?

August is the sunniest month in Gold Coast, with sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Gold Coast?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.