Weather in Gold Coast Today

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Current temperature in Gold Coast: 16°C (61°F). Sunny. Today's high 21°C (70°F), low 15°C (59°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
16°
Sunny
RealFeel® 14°C
79%Humid
High21°
Low15°
16km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 17
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 39 km/h
City
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Sat, Sep 1212:30 AMNight
11h 49m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:48 AMDawn 5:18 AM
Until sunrise5h 18mNoon 11:42 AMTotal 11h 49m
Sunset5:37 PMDusk 6:07 PM
NowClear sky+16°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 15 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
16 km/h
SSE · Gentle Breeze · Max 17 km/h
Humidity
79 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
5
High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1028 hPa
High · stable
Dew Point
12°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

21°C-3° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 24°C.

9 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running below normal.

2026-08-19: 21°C21°2026-08-20: 21°C21°2026-08-21: 22°C22°2026-08-22: 19°C19°2026-08-23: 22°C22°2026-08-24: 22°C22°2026-08-25: 24°C24°2026-08-26: 23°C23°2026-08-27: 22°C22°2026-08-28: 24°C24°2026-08-29: 22°C22°2026-08-30: 23°C23°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 5 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Gold Coast?

The hottest month in Gold Coast is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 27.7°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 21.8°C (71°F).

What is the coldest month in Gold Coast?

The coldest month in Gold Coast is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 12.5°C (55°F) and daytime highs near 20.4°C (69°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Gold Coast have a rainy season?

Gold Coast doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 225 mm), while August is the driest (about 43 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Gold Coast?

The best time to visit Gold Coast is typically August to September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22.6°C (73°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 43 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Gold Coast's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Gold Coast's air quality index (AQI) is 15, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.