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Best time to visit Gold Coast
Based on 7 years of real historical weather data (2020–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Gold Coast? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for September, August and June. Days run warm, with up to 10.6h of sunshine and mostly dry.
Month-by-month weather
Gold Coast in January runs hot, averaging 27.5°C.
Gold Coast in February runs hot, averaging 27.6°C.
Gold Coast in March runs hot, averaging 26.4°C.
Gold Coast in April runs hot, averaging 25.1°C.
Gold Coast in May runs warm, averaging 22.3°C.
Gold Coast in June runs warm, averaging 20.6°C.
Gold Coast in July runs warm, averaging 20.2°C.
Gold Coast in August runs warm, averaging 21.7°C.
Gold Coast in September runs warm, averaging 23.7°C.
Gold Coast in October runs hot, averaging 25.3°C.
Gold Coast in November runs hot, averaging 26.3°C.
Gold Coast in December runs hot, averaging 27.6°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Gold Coast, aim for September, August and June — Days run warm, with up to 10.6h of sunshine and mostly dry. This is based on 7 years of real historical weather data (2020–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Gold Coast in September?
If you visit Gold Coast in September, expect warm days around 23.7°C You'll get around 10.6h of sunshine per day and 1.4mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?
February is typically the hottest month, running hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Gold Coast?
June is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 1.3mm per day. March is the wettest, at 8.7mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 23.1°C | 12.2° → 27.1° | 10.9h | 0.8mm | 96 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 22.9°C | 12.7° → 26° | 10.5h | 1.3mm | 94 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 24.5°C | 13.8° → 28.3° | 11.2h | 0.4mm | 92 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 20.4°C | 9.5° → 21.8° | 9.5h | 0.3mm | 91 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 20.7°C | 9.9° → 23° | 9.6h | 0.7mm | 91 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 23.1°C | 12.1° → 25.8° | 10.2h | 1.8mm | 91 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 24.3°C | 13.2° → 28° | 10.7h | 1.5mm | 90 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 20.7°C | 9.5° → 22.9° | 9.6h | 1.4mm | 89 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 20.8°C | 10.9° → 22.6° | 8.8h | 0.4mm | 89 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 21.9°C | 11° → 24.9° | 10.2h | 2.1mm | 89 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 20.4°C | 10.1° → 22.3° | 9.0h | 1.0mm | 88 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 25.7°C | 16.6° → 28.2° | 10.8h | 1.2mm | 87 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 21.2°C | 11.3° → 23.6° | 9.1h | 1.5mm | 87 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 21.5°C | 11.6° → 23.5° | 8.6h | 1.7mm | 86 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 21.7°C | 10.1° → 25.5° | 9.6h | 2.7mm | 86 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 24.4°C | 13° → 28.1° | 10.5h | 2.1mm | 86 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 25.2°C | 16.1° → 28.4° | 10.2h | 1.9mm | 85 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 19.9°C | 9.1° → 22.2° | 9.0h | 1.7mm | 84 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 20.9°C | 10.4° → 23.6° | 8.7h | 2.5mm | 81 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 26.5°C | 16.6° → 30.1° | 11.6h | 1.6mm | 81 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 23.3°C | 14.9° → 24.9° | 9.8h | 3.7mm | 80 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 23.7°C | 15.9° → 25.5° | 9.3h | 3.6mm | 78 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 21.7°C | 12.5° → 23.5° | 9.0h | 4.2mm | 77 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 25.4°C | 14.9° → 29.2° | 11.1h | 3.4mm | 77 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 20.4°C | 10.8° → 22.7° | 8.0h | 3.0mm | 76 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 26.0°C | 16.1° → 28.6° | 11.4h | 3.2mm | 75 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 27.9°C | 19.5° → 31.9° | 12.2h | 2.0mm | 75 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 19.5°C | 9.5° → 22.1° | 7.9h | 3.3mm | 73 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 27.4°C | 20.5° → 29.8° | 12.2h | 2.6mm | 72 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 21.9°C | 13.9° → 23.4° | 9.1h | 5.9mm | 72 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 28.7°C | 20.3° → 31.9° | 11.5h | 2.1mm | 71 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 22.9°C | 13.9° → 24.9° | 8.7h | 5.6mm | 71 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 24.9°C | 15.9° → 29.6° | 10.4h | 4.6mm | 71 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 25.1°C | 15.4° → 30° | 10.7h | 4.4mm | 71 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 26.3°C | 16.4° → 30.4° | 11.2h | 3.8mm | 71 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 27.8°C | 19.4° → 31.2° | 11.9h | 2.9mm | 71 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 26.8°C | 19.9° → 28.6° | 10.3h | 4.4mm | 66 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 27.5°C | 20.5° → 29.6° | 10.8h | 4.0mm | 66 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 28.6°C | 21° → 31.8° | 11.3h | 3.9mm | 65 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 26.3°C | 19.6° → 28.4° | 10.0h | 5.9mm | 63 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 25.6°C | 18.4° → 28.9° | 9.2h | 5.5mm | 62 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 26.5°C | 19.2° → 29.2° | 9.7h | 6.7mm | 60 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 25.8°C | 18.3° → 28.4° | 9.3h | 7.5mm | 60 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 27.3°C | 19.9° → 30.4° | 10.3h | 6.9mm | 59 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 27.2°C | 19.1° → 30.4° | 10.1h | 6.7mm | 59 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 27.1°C | 18.9° → 30.1° | 10.8h | 6.7mm | 58 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 27.4°C | 19.1° → 30.1° | 10.6h | 6.4mm | 58 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 27.2°C | 20.2° → 28.9° | 10.9h | 7.3mm | 56 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 27.3°C | 20.3° → 30.3° | 9.6h | 7.6mm | 55 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 27.3°C | 20.2° → 29.9° | 10.0h | 9.5mm | 52 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 25.4°C | 18.1° → 28.1° | 8.2h | 10.6mm | 52 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 27.3°C | 20.3° → 29.7° | 9.2h | 11.6mm | 49 |
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