Skip to main content
One weather site to rule them all
checkweather.io
CheckWeather AU›Gold Coast›Best time to visit

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.

See Gold Coast in 3D, hour by hour →

Short answer

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

Gold Coast is warmest in January (highs near 28°C) and coldest in June (lows around 11°C), with roughly 1521 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and June.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
27°
21°
Warm
Wettest
Mar
26°
20°
Warm
Apr
24°
17°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
21°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
11°
Mild
Aug
20°
11°
Mild
Sep
24°
14°
Warm
Oct
25°
16°
Warm
Nov
25°
18°
Warm
Dec
28°
20°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Gold Coast is usually March, April, May and June, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Gold Coast?
January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, averaging highs near 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?
June is the coldest month in Gold Coast, with lows around 11°C.
When is the rainy season in Gold Coast?
The wettest month in Gold Coast is usually February, out of roughly 1521 mm of precipitation across the year.

Gold Coast month by month