Gold Coast Weather & Climate

The Gold Coast is renowned for its near perfect weather year round. There is really no 'bad' time to visit adding to its popularity as a holiday destination. Winters are mild and although the climate in summer can be hot, the breezes that blow off the sea offer a refreshing and welcome cool. Days are consistently sunny and the water temperature remains steady making it ideal for swimming, surfing and a range of other water activities.

With a reputation for some of the best weather in the world, the Gold Coast combines a picturesque location with its fantastic range of natural attractions to make it a must-visit destination on any Queensland holiday. In summer, the temperature ranges from 19 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius and although winter is a little cooler, the climate still offers comfortable temperatures between 9 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius.

Due to almost constant sunshine and the hotter temperatures of summer, the chance of sunburn is quite high. Direct sunlight as well as glare from the sand or water can cause painful skin burns and it is recommended that visitors drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen regularly and protect their skin from the sun with hats, sunglasses and clothing.

Despite the regularly sunny weather, the Gold Coast does of course experience some rainfall throughout the year however these showers are scattered and are only heaviest from December to April. The annual rainfall average varies between 7 to 15 days per month in winter and summer respectively.

Current Gold Coast Weather

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Gold Coast Weather Forecast

Thursday

1am

20°

4am

19°

7am

22°

10am

24°

1pm

25°

4pm

25°

7pm

23°

10pm

22°

Friday

1am

22°

4am

21°

7am

23°

10am

26°

1pm

28°

4pm

27°

7pm

24°

10pm

24°

Saturday

1am

23°

4am

23°

7am

24°

10am

27°

1pm

29°

4pm

27°

7pm

25°

10pm

25°

Sunday

1am

24°

4am

23°

7am

25°

10am

27°

1pm

27°

4pm

27°

7pm

25°

10pm

23°