May could be a good time to visit Gold Coast, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 9 sunny days in May. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gold Coast has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Gold Coast in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +23°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +23°C.
Is Gold Coast warm or cold in May?
Gold Coast is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Gold Coast:
Climate in Gold Coast in May
Gold Coast weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+22°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+6°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+29°C
+26°C
Rainfall
102 mm
112 mm
89 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
75%
73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
11
Cloudy days
4
5
5
Rainy days
19
18
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 102 mm to 112 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Gold Coast in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Gold Coast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 98 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 66 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May 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 May in Gold Coast?
This is the weather in Gold Coast in May 2024:
1 May
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+25°C
2 May
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+25°C
3 May
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+26°C
4 May
☀️
+26°C
5 May
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+24°C
6 May
☁️
+25°C
7 May
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+26°C
8 May
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+23°C
9 May
☀️
+23°C
10 May
🌧️
+24°C
11 May
🌧️
+24°C
12 May
☁️
+24°C
13 May
🌧️
+24°C
14 May
🌧️
+23°C
15 May
🌧️
+23°C
16 May
☀️
+19°C
17 May
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+23°C
18 May
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+22°C
19 May
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+21°C
20 May
☀️
+23°C
21 May
☀️
+23°C
22 May
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+22°C
23 May
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+23°C
24 May
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+23°C
25 May
☀️
+24°C
26 May
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+25°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
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+22°C
29 May
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+22°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+23°C
In May 2024 Gold Coast had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gold Coast climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gold Coast in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It’s always a good time to visit Gold Coast, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Gold Coast in May?
May has mild temperatures in Gold Coast. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Gold Coast rainy in May?
Gold Coast is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gold Coast in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gold Coast in May, 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.
