August · Australia
Best time to visit Gold Coast in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gold Coast in August
Average temperature 10°C, 70 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Gold Coast scores 4.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Surf beaches run from Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, with rainforest national parks a short drive inland.
August in Gold Coast — the hardest end of the year
Expect 10°C (50°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Gold Coast — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gold Coast in August?
- In August, Gold Coast averages 10°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Gold Coast?
- August earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gold Coast in August?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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