When to go · Gold Coast
Gold Coast in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Gold CoastHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gold Coast, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
Apr: 12
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
April: Inside Gold Coast's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
Gold Coast: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.