What’s the climate like in Gold Coast?
The current climate of Gold Coast features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gold Coast in recent years was 36°C in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in July 2022.
On average, Gold Coast receives 1099 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Gold Coast?
The best time to visit Gold Coast for sunny weather is January and April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gold Coast. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gold Coast
The climate table of Gold Coast shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 114 | 202 | 216 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 39 | 33 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 122 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in July
- Precipitation: 1099 mm per year, averaging 92 mm per month
- Driest months: 33 mm in August, 37 mm in September and 39 mm in July
- Wettest months: 216 mm in March, 202 mm in February and 122 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Gold Coast
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gold Coast, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gold Coast
This graph shows how much precipitation Gold Coast, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gold Coast
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gold Coast, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gold Coast
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gold Coast, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gold Coast
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gold Coast, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gold Coast by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gold Coast. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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