Gold Coast weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Gold Coast: highs of 29°C (85°F) and about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and about as wet; February brings highs of 29°C (83°F) and 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Gold Coast?
least pleasant month Weather score 63/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Gold Coast. For better conditions, consider Jul–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 153 mm (6.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Gold Coast in January?
Days average 29°C (85°F) and nights 21°C (69°F).
Gold Coast weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 153 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 164 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 150 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 83 mm | 53% | fair |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 71 mm | 50% | fair |
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 93 mm | 53% | fair |
| July | 19°C (67°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 36 mm | 44% | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm | 39% | best |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 35 mm | 40% | best |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 83 mm | 49% | fair |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 94 mm | 55% | fair |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 138 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months