Gold Coast weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 18°C (64°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 30%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Gold Coast weather
Is it raining in Gold Coast right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 18° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gold Coast this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–33° and lows of 18–21°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Gold Coast lately?
In the past 7 days, Gold Coast had 5 rainy days and 34.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gold Coast?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gold Coast weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gold Coast is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Gold Coast?
February is the wettest month, with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Gold Coast have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Gold Coast weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months