April could be a good time to visit Gold Coast, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gold Coast has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Gold Coast in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +26°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +26°C.
Is Gold Coast warm or cold in April?
Gold Coast is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Gold Coast:
Climate in Gold Coast in April
Gold Coast weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+25°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+9°C
+6°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+33°C
+29°C
Rainfall
144 mm
102 mm
112 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
76%
75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
5
7
9
Cloudy days
5
4
5
Rainy days
21
19
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting colder in April. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 144 mm to 102 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 7.
Wind speed in Gold Coast in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Gold Coast is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Gold Coast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 52 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gold Coast wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 161 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Gold Coast?
This is the weather in Gold Coast in April 2024:
1 April
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+25°C
2 April
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+27°C
3 April
🌧️
+26°C
4 April
☀️
+27°C
5 April
☀️
+30°C
6 April
🌧️
+27°C
7 April
🌧️
+25°C
8 April
☀️
+29°C
9 April
☀️
+29°C
10 April
☀️
+26°C
11 April
☀️
+28°C
12 April
☀️
+28°C
13 April
☀️
+29°C
14 April
☀️
+27°C
15 April
☁️
+26°C
16 April
☁️
+29°C
17 April
☁️
+27°C
18 April
☁️
+27°C
19 April
☁️
+26°C
20 April
☁️
+26°C
21 April
🌧️
+24°C
22 April
☁️
+25°C
23 April
☁️
+26°C
24 April
🌧️
+25°C
25 April
☁️
+24°C
26 April
🌧️
+23°C
27 April
🌧️
+24°C
28 April
☁️
+25°C
29 April
☁️
+25°C
30 April
☁️
+26°C
In April 2024 Gold Coast had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gold Coast climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gold Coast in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+23°C) and the highest in 2023 (+26°C). The driest year was 2014 with only 692 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gold Coast in April:
Is April a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It’s always a good time to visit Gold Coast, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Gold Coast in April?
April is warm in Gold Coast. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Gold Coast rainy in April?
Gold Coast is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gold Coast in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gold Coast in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gold Coast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
