Gold Coast Weather Forecast
Gold Coast weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Gold Coast?
Yes - rain is likely in Gold Coast today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Sat, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 32% of a normal August week (0,2 in against 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Gold Coast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 61° | 100% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 60° | 53% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 58° | 16% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 59° | 43% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 59° | 32% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 59° | 65% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 59° | 45% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 57° | 4% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 57° | 6% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 58° | 12% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 59° | 10% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 60° | 4% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 60° | 22% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 60° | 20% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 61° | 22% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 13% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
What this means for Gold Coast
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 72°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 49°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, May and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 4 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 12:23 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
