Best time to visit Gold Coast, Australia
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Gold Coast are June, August, September — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | June | 20.9° | 12.7° | 118.8 mm | 52 | 9.2 h | 93 |
| 2 ★ | August | 22.1° | 13.3° | 220.2 mm | 63 | 9.8 h | 90 |
| 3 ★ | September | 23.5° | 14.9° | 266.5 mm | 75 | 10.5 h | 89 |
| 4 | July | 20.2° | 12.3° | 363 mm | 62 | 8.5 h | 83 |
| 5 | October | 25° | 17.1° | 475.9 mm | 96 | 10.9 h | 82 |
| 6 | April | 24.9° | 18.2° | 562.6 mm | 99 | 9.9 h | 79 |
| 7 | November | 25.8° | 18.7° | 639 mm | 96 | 10.6 h | 77 |
| 8 | May | 22.1° | 15.4° | 633 mm | 87 | 8.8 h | 75 |
| 9 | January | 27.3° | 21.8° | 729.5 mm | 128 | 11.1 h | 73 |
| 10 | December | 27.3° | 20.7° | 814.9 mm | 112 | 11.1 h | 71 |
| 11 | February | 27.3° | 21.5° | 1197.2 mm | 118 | 10 h | 65 |
| 12 | March | 26.6° | 20.7° | 1032.3 mm | 124 | 9.7 h | 64 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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