January could be a good time to visit Gold Coast, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in January. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 137 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
137 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gold Coast has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Gold Coast in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +29°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +17°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +32°C.
Is Gold Coast warm or cold in January?
Gold Coast is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Gold Coast, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Gold Coast in January
Gold Coast weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+17°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+38°C
+37°C
Rainfall
121 mm
137 mm
161 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
3
Cloudy days
8
8
6
Rainy days
17
19
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 121 mm to 137 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in December to 4 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Gold Coast in January 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 January, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Gold Coast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 76 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Gold Coast, here is a comparison with other months, 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 January in Gold Coast?
This is the weather in Gold Coast in January 2024:
1 January
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+27°C
2 January
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+27°C
3 January
☁️
+28°C
4 January
🌧️
+30°C
5 January
🌧️
+27°C
6 January
☁️
+28°C
7 January
☁️
+28°C
8 January
☁️
+29°C
9 January
☀️
+28°C
10 January
☁️
+29°C
11 January
☁️
+29°C
12 January
☁️
+28°C
13 January
🌧️
+29°C
14 January
☁️
+26°C
15 January
☁️
+28°C
16 January
🌧️
+27°C
17 January
☁️
+28°C
18 January
☁️
+28°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
☁️
+25°C
21 January
☁️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+28°C
23 January
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+29°C
24 January
☁️
+30°C
25 January
☁️
+31°C
26 January
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+33°C
27 January
☁️
+30°C
28 January
🌧️
+31°C
29 January
🌧️
+30°C
30 January
🌧️
+29°C
31 January
🌧️
+32°C
In January 2024 Gold Coast had 1 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 47%. 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 January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gold Coast climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gold Coast in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It’s always a good time to visit Gold Coast, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Gold Coast in January?
January 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 January?
Gold Coast is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gold Coast in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gold Coast in January, 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.
