, with very mild, relatively dry winters (from June to August) and hot, rainy summers (from November to March). Being in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed compared to the northern hemisphere.
The city is located on the east coast of Australia, in the southeasternmost part of the state of Queensland.
, an area of hills and low mountains that reach up to 1,200 meters (3,900 ft), with forests, rivers and waterfalls.
The climate of Gold Coast is similar to that of Brisbane, therefore it is milder and sunnier in winter than in the southern cities of Australia (Perth, Melbourne, Sydney). However, in the winter nights, from June to August, it can get a bit cold, and the temperature can drop to 5 °C (41 °F) or a little lower.
is hot and muggy, with the breeze from the ocean and the possible development of thunderstorms. The sun also shines in this season, however, there can be periods with more frequent and abundant rains than usual, especially in the
Since the wind usually blows from the ocean, heatwaves from the desert are rare, however, occasionally it can get very hot, and from December to February the records are around 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).
, although more rarely and with less significant effects than the northern part. Cyclones typically form from mid-November to mid-May, but are more likely from January to late March. A particularly intense and damaging cyclone hit the Gold Coast in February 1954.
Given that it has a good climate, you can visit Gold Coast all year round. However, you can choose winter and early spring, ie
, since it is the mildest and driest time of the year. October is a bit more rainy, but it is pleasantly warm, without excesses.
Summer is hot and muggy, but the heat is generally bearable, and it's a good period for swimming and sunbathing; sometimes, however, there can be severe thunderstorms, and even a cyclone can approach the city.
, the ocean temperature is higher from December to April, while from June to October, the sea is a bit cool.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
28.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16.7 °C in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.5 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
22 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
40.5 °C in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
185 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13.4 °C in March 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in March 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
22.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.3 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.9 °C in April 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
20.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
23.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.6 °C in May 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
17.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
21.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.8 °C in June 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
27.1 °C in June 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
16.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.6 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
21.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
28.9 °C in July 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
16.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.3 °C, with a minimum of
12.5 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.2 °C in August 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
32.4 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.9 °C in September 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in September 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
20.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in October 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36.8 °C in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
21.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
8.2 °C in November 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
21.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.5 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14.7 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in December 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
21.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.