Monthly climate guide
Gold Coast weather in August
With highs near 22°C (71°F) and lows around 11°C (51°F), August feels warm in Gold Coast. Rainfall averages about 40 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than July and 3°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Just 70 km apart, but Gold Coast runs about 2°C warmer than Byron Bay this month.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Gold Coast than August.
- Seasonally, August counts as late winter in Gold Coast — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
11°C
51°F
Rainfall
40 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
67%
relative
Sky
29%
cloud · mostly sunny
Gold Coast weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 71°F | 173 mm | 70% | 52% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 151 mm | 73% | 51% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 168 mm | 77% | 55% |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 17°C / 63°F | 76 mm | 75% | 44% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 54 mm | 73% | 44% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 83 mm | 76% | 49% |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 51°F | 32 mm | 72% | 36% |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 40 mm | 67% | 29% |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 14°C / 56°F | 25 mm | 66% | 32% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 67 mm | 67% | 43% |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 67 mm | 65% | 44% |
| December | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 115 mm | 68% | 52% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Gold Coast?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gold Coast →Other Australia cities in August
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Gold Coast in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Gold Coast?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Gold Coast, with highs around 22°C and about 40 mm of rain.
How warm is Gold Coast in August?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 11°C (51°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in August?
Gold Coast typically gets around 40 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gold Coast (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.