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Gold Coast in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Gold Coast in September is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
88/100 · #1
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#2
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Active, Family
Gold Coast · SeptemberPhoto: Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 67 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 21 | 11 | 6 | 42 | 5.4 | 69 | 2.8 | 21 | 83 |
| September (selected) | 24 | 14 | 7 | 37 | 6.7 | 67 | 3.1 | 21 | 88 |
| October | 26 | 16 | 10 | 81 | 7.6 | 67 | 3.4 | 23 | 83 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (88/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | -5 | -3.1 °C | -2.6 °C | -1 | +5.1 mm | -1.3 h | +2.5 % | -0.2 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| October | -5 | +2.1 °C | +2.6 °C | +3.1 | +43.6 mm | +0.9 h | +0.1 % | +0.3 m/s | +1.1 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Gold Coast in September?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Gold Coast in September?
The sea is about 21 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in September?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 37 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. September is one of them.