Gold Coast Weather in August

What's the weather like in Gold Coast (Queensland) in August 2024?

The climate in Gold Coast during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Gold Coast and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Gold Coast weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 9.4°C 48.8°F
Average temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 21.2°C 70.1°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gold Coast with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Gold Coast

Gold Coast average temperature in August

August rainfall

Gold Coast average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Gold Coast average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gold Coast in August 2024.

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Gold Coast weather stats

Gold Coast weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: September 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 8.7hrs
Coldest month: July 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: February 238mm 9.4ins
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