Gold Coast vs Sydney Weather Compared
Gold Coast runs 2.9 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 25.1 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Gold Coast collects 1,534mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 466mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Gold Coast edges out Sydney 7.4/10 to 7.0/10.
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
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Gold Coast is 2.9 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Gold Coast receives 466mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Gold Coast Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Gold Coast Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Gold Coast Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Gold Coast Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 26.6 | 22.6 | 19.7 | 194.9 | 117.9 | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| February | 28.4 | 26.5 | 22.1 | 19.5 | 138.6 | 82.3 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| March | 26.3 | 25.5 | 20.8 | 17.2 | 214.2 | 58.9 | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| April | 25.0 | 21.9 | 18.4 | 14.0 | 236.2 | 160.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| May | 22.1 | 18.8 | 15.6 | 11.4 | 45.5 | 159.7 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| June | 21.6 | 16.0 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 10.4 | 139.8 | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| July | 20.1 | 16.1 | 11.6 | 8.4 | 48.4 | 38.4 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| August | 23.4 | 19.4 | 15.0 | 10.1 | 92.4 | 35.8 | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| September | 25.1 | 22.2 | 14.9 | 11.0 | 68.2 | 59.8 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| October | 25.2 | 21.7 | 16.8 | 12.6 | 82.3 | 41.2 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| November | 26.9 | 25.2 | 20.1 | 17.6 | 226.7 | 120.7 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| December | 28.2 | 26.8 | 21.4 | 19.1 | 176.0 | 53.2 | 6.2 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney 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. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Gold Coast has higher average solar radiation.