Weather and climate in Gold Coast (Australia)

The climate of Gold Coast is humid subtropical, 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.
About 50 km (30 mi) to the northwest is the city of Brisbane.
To the southwest is the Lamington National Park, 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.
The summer 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 Niña years.
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).
Southern Queensland can be affected by tropical cyclones, 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.

Best Time

Given that it has a good climate, you can visit Gold Coast all year round. However, you can choose winter and early spring, ie from June to September, 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.
For swimming and surfing, the ocean temperature is higher from December to April, while from June to October, the sea is a bit cool.

Gold Coast - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.6 °C (62.0 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1255 millimeters (49.4 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (September) to 185 mm (7.3 in) in the wettest one (February). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 21 °C (70 °F) in August to 26.5 °C (80 °F) in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Gold Coast - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F) in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F) in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), 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 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F) in March 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) in June 2004.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in June 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), 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 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F) in July 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in August 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) in September 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in September 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in October 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in November 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in December 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), 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 22 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.