When is the best time to go to Surfers Paradise

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Surfers Paradise, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Surfers Paradise weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Surfers Paradise are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Surfers Paradise January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 198mm 8.6hrs 14.6hrs 26°C

Hot and wet weather often prevails in Surfers Paradise during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Surfers Paradise and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Surfers Paradise February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 238mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs 26°C

February in Surfers Paradise is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in February »

March

Surfers Paradise March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 222mm 7.8hrs 13.1hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Surfers Paradise is characteristically hot and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in March »

April

Surfers Paradise April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 150mm 7.5hrs 12.3hrs 25°C

Surfers Paradise's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in April »

May

Surfers Paradise May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 146mm 6.8hrs 11.6hrs 24°C

May is a wet month in Surfers Paradise and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in May »

June

Surfers Paradise June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 110mm 7.5hrs 14.6hrs 23°C

Surfers Paradise's weather in June is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in June »

July

Surfers Paradise July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 89mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs 21°C

July in Surfers Paradise is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Surfers Paradise.

July is in the winter in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in July »

August

Surfers Paradise August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 69mm 8.7hrs 13.1hrs 21°C

The weather in August in Surfers Paradise is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Surfers Paradise.

August is in the winter in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise 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.

Surfers Paradise weather in August »

September

Surfers Paradise September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 45mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs 22°C

Surfers Paradise's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Surfers Paradise, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in September »

October

Surfers Paradise October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 110mm 8.7hrs 11.6hrs 22°C

October is a damp month in Surfers Paradise and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Surfers Paradise weather in October »

November

Surfers Paradise November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 116mm 8.8hrs 14.6hrs 24°C

November is a damp month in Surfers Paradise and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Surfers Paradise.

November is in the spring in Surfers Paradise and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in November »

December

Surfers Paradise December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 153mm 8.9hrs 13.9hrs 25°C

December in Surfers Paradise is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Surfers Paradise for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Surfers Paradise and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Surfers Paradise with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Surfers Paradise weather in December »

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Surfers Paradise weather stats

Surfers Paradise 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
Warmest sea: February 26.4°C 79.5°F
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