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Gold Coast in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Gold Coast in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #12
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#10
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Gold Coast · JanuaryPhoto: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 29 | 20 | 15 | 138 | 8.5 | 70 | 3.5 | 25 | 71 |
| January (selected) | 30 | 21 | 15 | 148 | 8.3 | 72 | 3.5 | 26 | 67 |
| February | 29 | 21 | 16 | 166 | 7.5 | 74 | 3.5 | 27 | 68 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (67/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +4 | -0.6 °C | -1.3 °C | -0.5 | -10.2 mm | +0.2 h | -1.6 % | ±0 m/s | -1.1 °C |
| February | +1 | -0.8 °C | -0.1 °C | +0.6 | +17.7 mm | -0.8 h | +2.5 % | ±0 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gold Coast in January?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Gold Coast in January?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in January?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 148 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
By the climate score, April, August, September and October are the strongest months for Gold Coast. For a beach trip: September, October, November and December. January is not among them.