Climate in Gold Coast — Annual Weather Overview
Gold Coast has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is December (average high 27.1°C) and the coolest is July (20.2°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 6.9°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1380mm. February is the wettest month at 264.6mm, while June averages just 27.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.0 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 24.5°C, 251mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 27.0°C, 558mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 24.5°C, 433mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 20.9°C, 138mm rain.
Gold Coast — Monthly Temperatures
Gold Coast — Monthly Rainfall
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Gold Coast weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0°C | 21.5°C | 133.6mm | 11.5h | 18 | 9/10 |
| February | 27.0°C | 21.4°C | 264.6mm | 10.0h | 16 | 8/10 |
| March | 26.7°C | 20.7°C | 204.5mm | 9.8h | 16 | 8/10 |
| April | 24.8°C | 18.1°C | 81.6mm | 10.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.0°C | 15.4°C | 146.9mm | 8.7h | 9 | 9/10 |
| June | 20.7°C | 13.0°C | 27.1mm | 9.1h | 5 | 10/10 |
| July | 20.2°C | 12.5°C | 78.7mm | 8.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| August | 21.7°C | 12.9°C | 31.9mm | 10.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| September | 23.1°C | 14.9°C | 49.6mm | 10.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 25.0°C | 17.1°C | 98.4mm | 10.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 25.5°C | 18.4°C | 103.1mm | 10.7h | 11 | 9/10 |
| December | 27.1°C | 20.5°C | 159.7mm | 11.1h | 14 | 9/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Gold Coast and the Gold Coast rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Gold Coast have?
Gold Coast has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 20.2°C in July to 27.1°C in December.
What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?
December is the hottest month in Gold Coast, with average highs of 27.1°C and lows of 20.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 20.2°C and lows of 12.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Gold Coast?
February is the wettest month, averaging 264.6mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Gold Coast?
Rainy season in Gold Coast runs May and November to March, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Gold Coast get per year?
Gold Coast receives around 1380mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (27.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
The best time to visit Gold Coast is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.