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Updated by Joanna James on May 02, 2024
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Important Tips to know about the weather of Gold Coast before planning your holiday

Not knowing exactly how the weather shall pan out to be on your travels could throw a real damper on your travel plans (pun intended). Hence it is always advisable to be well acquainted with weather patterns of your destination.

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Overview

When travelling, regardless of whether a solo venture or a family trip, if there is one thing you need to be equipped for just as much as you should be accommodation, it is indeed what the weather is going to look like. Perhaps whether some rainy spells are to be expected or fairly sunny days that are lined up for you, knowing what to expect can help you a lot not only with your excursions and activities but also in terms of the baggage that you must absolutely have on your trip. Here is a quick guide to the beautiful but temperamental Gold Coast weather to help you focus better on your planning!

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Summer

The Gold Coast area averages 245 days of absolutely divine weather around every year and the remaining rainy-day exceptions typically fall somewhere during the summer periods; December through February. On average, the summer temperatures of Gold Coast fall around a pleasant 68-83°F. Although the humidity during the summertime is notably high, it is often offset by the cool ocean breezes prevalent around the region.

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Autumn

During autumn, which happens to fall between June and August, sunny days are plentiful, which are then followed by generally warm nights. This complacent weather makes it the perfect time for outdoor water activities including fishing and sailing. Temperatures of autumn fall somewhere between 61-77°F.

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Winter

Between June – August come the winter months which would pop as a bit of a disappointment if you were looking for a chilly, cold hot-chocolate sort of weather in Gold Coast. Days are generally sunny and dry with comfortable temperatures ranging around 52-70°F. The majority of Aussies from the South love to escape the colder winters and head on down towards Queensland, in pursuit of its luxury hotels and resorts the likes of Avani Broadbeach Residences, for a more comfortable vacation this time of year. The humidity is lower, and the rain is pretty much non-existent- but the temperature is still very much nice and warm.

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Spring

Spring (September – November) on the Gold Coast offers up some sunny days followed by some mild tropical evenings. The winds tend to be picking up this time of year and hence makes for a great time to try out some of the things to do in Broadbeach including kite-surfing, kite-boarding, windsurfing and sailing. The temperatures can fall anywhere between 59-77°F.

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Quick Tips

Here are some of the most followed quick tips offered by locals of the area:

  • Even on a good cloudy day, there is still a possibility of you getting a sunburn – therefore, it is advisable to have on sun protection all the time regardless which part of the year to minimise exposure to the sun.
  • Do make sure to wear some comfortable walking shoes when out and about exploring national parks and farms.
  • Swimwear around the year- regret not missing out on beautiful destinations for a refreshing dip!