City in Queensland

Gold Coast Weather Forecast

Gold Coast weather: 66°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 66°F now🕔 10:23 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October👥 700.000

Summary

Gold Coast is a city in Queensland. Gold Coast is known for surf beaches and theme parks. It has a population of about 700.000.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Gold Coast with clear sky. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 52°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Gold Coast is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. March, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 53°F.

The closest major airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 47 mi away. Nearby highlights include Main Beach, Byron Bay.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Gold Coast today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Gold Coast right now

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66°F
Clear sky · feels like 64°F
Humidity61%
Wind6 mph NE
Gusts17 mph
UV index0.6 · Low
Cloud cover11%
Pressure1023 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 1 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 51%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:23 PM, Aug 21 local time.

See the Gold Coast forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

5 PM☀️65°0%5 mph
6 PM☀️62°0%3 mph
7 PM☁️61°0%4 mph
8 PM☁️60°0%4 mph
9 PM🌙60°0%3 mph
10 PM☁️59°0%4 mph
11 PM☁️59°0%3 mph
12 AM☁️59°0%4 mph
1 AM☁️59°0%5 mph
2 AM☁️59°0%5 mph
3 AM☁️58°0%4 mph
4 AM☁️58°0%4 mph
5 AM☁️58°0%4 mph
6 AM☁️57°0%4 mph
7 AM☁️58°0%5 mph
8 AM☁️61°1%4 mph
9 AM☁️62°1%4 mph
10 AM☁️64°2%4 mph
11 AM☁️65°2%4 mph
12 PM☁️66°2%5 mph
1 PM☁️66°2%5 mph
2 PM☁️66°1%4 mph
3 PM☁️66°1%3 mph
4 PM66°0%2 mph

16-day forecast for Gold Coast

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast70° / 52°0%7 mph6
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 57°2% · 0,0 in5 mph3
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 54°70% · 0,1 in9 mph6
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 59°70% · 0,0 in7 mph6
Tue, Aug 25🌧️ Showers72° / 58°81% · 0,2 in10 mph6
Wed, Aug 26⛈️ Thunderstorm71° / 62°64% · 0,9 in8 mph4
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast71° / 57°25%6 mph6
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 58°39% · 0,0 in5 mph3
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 57°43% · 0,1 in6 mph5
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Drizzle69° / 59°31% · 0,1 in11 mph5
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle69° / 60°37% · 0,4 in10 mph6
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Drizzle69° / 59°39% · 0,2 in10 mph7
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 61°24% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 60°39% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle73° / 59°25% · 0,2 in16 mph6
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 59°24% · 0,0 in16 mph7

Climate in Gold Coast month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January83°71°4,6 in★★★★
February83°71°4,7 in★★★★
March80°69°12,3 in★★★☆☆
April78°65°5,3 in★★★★
May73°61°5,4 in★★★☆☆
June69°55°1,8 in★★★★
July68°53°1,8 in★★★★
August72°56°2,2 in★★★★
September76°59°1,3 in★★★★
October80°63°2,4 in★★★★
November80°67°6,2 in★★★☆☆
December84°70°4,8 in★★★★

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Gold Coast

42
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.9 µg/m³
PM1010.7 µg/m³
Ozone54 µg/m³
NO₂6.3 µg/m³
UV index0.6 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Daylight11h 15m
Solar noon11:49 AM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:27 PM - 5:27 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:27 PM - 5:57 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 51%
Moonrise11:05 AM
Moonset12:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Gold Coast

Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, May and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is a city in Queensland. Its coordinates are -28.0167, 153.4. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Gold Coast right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gold Coast, which has a temperate climate. March, May and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gold Coast in?

Gold Coast observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The local time is 10:23 PM.

How many people live in Gold Coast?

Gold Coast has a population of approximately 700.000.

What is the nearest airport to Gold Coast?

The closest airports are Brisbane Airport (BNE), 47 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gold Coast?

Popular options include Main Beach, Byron Bay.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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