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Gold Coast
Visit in September — score 70/100 · avg high 86°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 77° | 95° | 65° | 31 | 166 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 54 | 76° | 94° | 65° | 28 | 160 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 54 | 74° | 91° | 61° | 31 | 168 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 52 | 69° | 84° | 55° | 21 | 82 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 48 | 64° | 80° | 47° | 19 | 75 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 36 | 60° | 74° | 43° | 18 | 71 | 10.2h | High | Above avg |
| July | 54 | 58° | 75° | 42° | 10 | 41 | 10.4h | High | Average |
| August | 58 | 61° | 80° | 44° | 11 | 44 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| September | 70 | 65° | 86° | 49° | 9 | 37 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| October | 54 | 70° | 92° | 53° | 21 | 82 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| November | 55 | 73° | 94° | 58° | 25 | 99 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 58 | 75° | 95° | 62° | 31 | 133 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Gold Coast (September, October, November) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 53°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 95°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Gold Coast (December, January, February) brings average highs of 95°F and lows of 64°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Gold Coast (March, April, May) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Winter
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Gold Coast (June, July, August) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 43°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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