Gold Coast weather by season — and what to wear
| Summer, by day | Winter, by day | Winter, at night |
|---|
28–30 °C 82–86 °F | 21–22 °C 70–72 °F | 11–12 °C 52–54 °F |
☀️ Summer (December, January, February)
28–30 °C (82–86 °F)
The subtropical summer is hot and very humid, with frequent short tropical downpours. People wear beachwear: shorts, singlets, thongs (flip-flops) and light dresses. Bring sunglasses and a light rain jacket that keeps off a sudden shower without making you sweat.
❄️ Winter (June, July, August)
days 21–22 °C (70–72 °F)mornings and evenings 11–12 °C (52–54 °F)
Gold Coast winter is near-perfect: dry and sunny. Days are warm enough for shorts and T-shirts, but it cools down early in the morning and after sunset, so for the evening bring jeans, closed shoes and a warm hoodie, cardigan or light jacket.
🍂🌱 Autumn and spring
warm
Warm and pleasant, ideal beach weather. Summer clothes by day; for an evening walk along the esplanade a light pullover or a long-sleeved shirt is enough.
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