July · Australia
Best time to visit Gold Coast in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gold Coast in July
Average temperature 9°C, 85 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
3.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Gold Coast scores 3.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 12 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.
July in Gold Coast — off-season conditions
July averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 6.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gold Coast in July?
- In July, Gold Coast averages 9°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Gold Coast?
- July earns a 3.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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