Gold CoastGold Coast
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Best months: April, August, September, October
Best time to visit Australia
Australia covers 6 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are January, February and August, when daily highs average around 28 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.
Destinations in Australia, ranked by climate
Gold Coast
SydneySydney
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Average high: 26 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
- Best months: January, February, April, December
CairnsCairns
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Average high: 23 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Best months: July, August, September, October
AdelaideAdelaide
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea
- Best months: January, February, March, December
DarwinDarwin
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Average high: 30 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Best months: May, June, July, August
MelbourneMelbourne
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 20 °C sea
- Best months: January, February, March, December
Climate overview for Australia
The highest overall climate score in Australia goes to Gold Coast (76/100). 6 of the 6 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.
Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, January, February and August offer the most reliable conditions across Australia.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Australia?
Climatically the best months across Australia are January, February and August. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.
Which destination in Australia has the best climate?
By overall climate score, Gold Coast leads with 76/100 — see the full ranking below.