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The best time to visit Gold Coast

Month-by-month climate averages for Gold Coast, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Gold Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Gold Coast is warmest in December (highs near 29°C) and coldest in June (lows around 12°C), with roughly 1164 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and July.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Gold Coast forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Gold Coast weather by month

what to expect in Gold Coast through the year

Here is Gold Coast's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Gold Coast by season.

Jan
28°
22°
Warm
Feb
28°
22°
Warm
Mar
27°
21°
Warm
Apr
25°
18°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
22°
12°
Warm
Jul
21°
12°
Mild
Aug
23°
14°
Warm
Sep
25°
15°
Warm
Oct
26°
17°
Warm
Nov
26°
19°
Warm
Wettest
Dec
29°
21°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Gold Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Gold Coast?
December is the warmest month in Gold Coast, averaging highs near 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?
June is the coldest month in Gold Coast, with lows around 12°C.
When is the rainy season in Gold Coast?
The wettest month in Gold Coast is usually November, out of roughly 1164 mm of precipitation across the year.

Gold Coast month by month