When to go · Gold Coast
Gold Coast in July
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Peak in the tropical north and the Red Centre during school holidays; ski season in the south-east.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Australia overall
- Prices
- High
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Peak in the tropical north and the Red Centre during school holidays; ski season in the south-east.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- Gold CoastHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- High
- Prices · Australia overall
- High
Australia overall: Peak in the tropical north and the Red Centre during school holidays; ski season in the south-east.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gold Coast, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8 (better)
Apr: 12
Crowds
Jul: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Apr: 1
July: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across Australia: Peak in the tropical north and the Red Centre during school holidays; ski season in the south-east.
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
- A warm layer for the evenings