Gold Coast vs Melbourne Weather Compared
Gold Coast runs 5.2 degrees warmer than Melbourne on average, 25.1 degrees to 19.9 degrees across the year. Gold Coast collects 1,534mm of rain a year to Melbourne's 727mm, a 807mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Gold Coast edges out Melbourne 7.4/10 to 6.6/10.
Summary Comparison
Gold Coast
Avg Max Temp
25.1°C
Avg Min Temp
17.6°C
Annual Rainfall
1534mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.4/10
Melbourne
Avg Max Temp
19.9°C
Avg Min Temp
10.7°C
Annual Rainfall
727mm
Days >35°C
11
Frost Days
5
Comfort Score
6.6/10
Key Differences
- Gold Coast is 5.2 degrees warmer on average than Melbourne
- Gold Coast receives 807mm more annual rainfall than Melbourne
- Melbourne experiences 11 more days above 35C per year
- Gold Coast is frost-free, while Melbourne experiences 5 frost days annually
- Overall, Gold Coast has a higher comfort score (7.4 vs 6.6)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Gold Coast Max (°C) |
Melbourne Max (°C) |
Gold Coast Min (°C) |
Melbourne Min (°C) |
Gold Coast Rain (mm) |
Melbourne Rain (mm) |
Gold Coast Comfort | Melbourne Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 24.5 | 22.6 | 14.8 | 194.9 | 141.4 | 5.3 | 9.3 |
| February | 28.4 | 26.3 | 22.1 | 14.5 | 138.6 | 10.2 | 5.8 | 9.4 |
| March | 26.3 | 24.8 | 20.8 | 13.9 | 214.2 | 20.4 | 6.7 | 9.8 |
| April | 25.0 | 18.0 | 18.4 | 10.2 | 236.2 | 92.6 | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| May | 22.1 | 16.3 | 15.6 | 7.7 | 45.5 | 40.0 | 7.2 | 4.6 |
| June | 21.6 | 13.1 | 11.5 | 5.8 | 10.4 | 35.7 | 8.9 | 2.9 |
| July | 20.1 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 6.1 | 48.4 | 99.4 | 7.5 | 1.1 |
| August | 23.4 | 16.9 | 15.0 | 8.5 | 92.4 | 37.7 | 9.4 | 5.7 |
| September | 25.1 | 16.9 | 14.9 | 8.8 | 68.2 | 61.6 | 8.7 | 5.5 |
| October | 25.2 | 19.8 | 16.8 | 9.9 | 82.3 | 65.3 | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| November | 26.9 | 23.5 | 20.1 | 13.0 | 226.7 | 76.1 | 6.7 | 9.2 |
| December | 28.2 | 26.0 | 21.4 | 14.7 | 176.0 | 46.2 | 6.2 | 8.5 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Melbourne edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Gold Coast offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Gold Coast's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Gold Coast has higher average solar radiation.