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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Reviewly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

🌤️20°C
Mainly clearGold CoastFeels like 21° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 72%
UV 6 HighSunrise 06:09Sunset 17:28
Today🌦️21°15°💧58%
Tue🌦️23°14°💧61%
Wed🌧️25°17°💧98%
Thu☁️22°16°💧31%
Fri🌤️21°15°💧37%
Sat21°14°💧41%
Sun🌦️21°15°💧31%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

The Gold Coast has a subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The live forecast above shows current conditions; expect sea breezes most afternoons and occasional summer storms.

What’s the typical Gold Coast weather pattern?

Summer (December–February) averages 28–30°C with high humidity and afternoon storms. Autumn and spring are pleasant, 20–26°C. Winter (June–August) is mild, 12–21°C, with clear skies. Rain is heaviest February–April; the driest months are August–September. The Australia weather hub has more detail on national patterns.

How accurate are the longer forecasts here?

Gold Coast weather 7 days is reliable for trends, while gold coast weather 14 days and gold coast weather 30 days give general temperature bands. For day-to-day certainty, check gold coast weather tomorrow and the gold coast weather radar (available via the live forecast above). Gold coast weather 10 day and gold coast weather 15 day outlooks work well for planning outdoor events, especially outside storm season. For monthly averages, see gold coast weather by month on the Bureau of Meteorology site.

Average summer high28–30°C
Average winter low12–14°C
Wettest monthMarch (approx 170mm)
Driest monthAugust (approx 50mm)
Does the Gold Coast get cyclones?

Direct hits are rare, but ex‑tropical cyclones can bring heavy rain and strong winds from January to March. The live forecast above will show any severe weather warnings issued by the Bureau.

What’s the best month to visit for fine weather?

September and October offer warm days (22–26°C), low humidity, and little rain. Crowds are smaller than summer and the water is still pleasant for swimming.