Climate in Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Australia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.2°C and the city receives roughly 449 mm of precipitation across 48 rainy days a year, with around 2908 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 35.7°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 10.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Gold Coast is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Gold Coast receives about 449 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 48 rainy days. The wettest month is Nov and the driest is Jul.

Gold Coast sees an estimated 2908 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Gold Coast are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Gold Coast has a climate comfort score of 76/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Brisbane — Semi-Arid, comfort 76/100
• Climate in Sydney — Oceanic, comfort 82/100
• Climate in Auckland — Oceanic, comfort 82/100