Gold Coast Weather
Gold Coast weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Gold Coast current weather
Gold Coast now (local time 17:15)
22°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
15° – 28°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Gold Coast 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
24°
17°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
26°
18°
💧7%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
28°
19°
💧75%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
24°
17°
💧87%
Thu
10/8
☁️
21°
16°
💧30%
Fri
10/9
☁️
25°
15°
💧12%
Sat
10/10
☁️
26°
16°
💧18%
Sun
10/11
☁️
27°
19°
💧43%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
29°
19°
💧30%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
26°
20°
💧40%
Wed
10/14
⛈️
27°
20°
💧53%
Thu
10/15
☁️
28°
19°
💧45%
Fri
10/16
☁️
23°
19°
💧43%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
24°
19°
💧49%
Best time to visit Gold Coast
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Gold Coast are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 11°C).
Gold Coast climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 22°C | 153 mm | 70% | +9°C |
| FebBest | 29°C | 21°C | 164 mm | 74% | +8°C |
| MarBest | 28°C | 20°C | 150 mm | 75% | +4°C |
| AprBest | 26°C | 18°C | 83 mm | 75% | -2°C |
| MayBest | 23°C | 14°C | 71 mm | 73% | -8°C |
| JunBest | 21°C | 12°C | 93 mm | 76% | -12°C |
| JulBest | 20°C | 11°C | 36 mm | 72% | -14°C |
| AugBest | 22°C | 11°C | 45 mm | 68% | -13°C |
| SepBest | 25°C | 14°C | 35 mm | 67% | -9°C |
| OctBest | 27°C | 16°C | 83 mm | 67% | -4°C |
| NovBest | 28°C | 19°C | 94 mm | 67% | +1°C |
| DecBest | 30°C | 20°C | 138 mm | 69% | +7°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Gold Coast weather month by month: what to wear
Gold Coast in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, around 83 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in NovemberBest month
November in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C, around 94 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in DecemberBest month
December in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C, around 138 mm of rain (some rain) and 69% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in January
January in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C, around 153 mm of rain (wet) and 70% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Gold Coast in FebruaryBest month
February in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C, around 164 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Gold Coast in MarchBest month
March in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C, around 150 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Gold Coast in AprilBest month
April in Gold Coast is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 83 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Gold Coast in MayBest month
May in Gold Coast is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in JuneBest month
June in Gold Coast is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, around 93 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Gold Coast in JulyBest month
July in Gold Coast is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, around 36 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 72% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in AugustBest month
August in Gold Coast is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 68% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Gold Coast in SeptemberBest month
September in Gold Coast is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C, around 35 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 67% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Gold Coast are Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 11°C).
›What's the weather like in Gold Coast in October, and what should I wear?
October in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, around 83 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Gold Coast in November, and what should I wear?
November in Gold Coast is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C, around 94 mm of rain (some rain) and 67% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is wettest in February, with about 164 mm on average, and driest in September, with about 35 mm.
›How cold does Gold Coast get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 20°C by day and 11°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.