Gold Coast in July
So, what's Gold Coast actually like in July? In a word: mild. It's winter, and the days are averaging 20.1 degrees.
Daytime highs average 20.1 degrees, dropping to 11.6 degrees overnight. That's a 9-degree swing between day and night. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
At 20.1 degrees, July sits 5.0 degrees below the annual average of 25.1 degrees.
The rain data says 48mm over 7 days. Light enough that it won't ruin your plans.
Sunshine-wise, July delivers around 12.7 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
The Comfort Score for July comes in at 7.1/10, solidly pleasant.
For your suitcase: layers you can peel on and off, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in July.
July at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in July. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- A jumper or light cardigan for flexibility
- A light rain jacket just in case
Coming From Overseas?
How July in Gold Coast stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 4 degrees cooler and considerably wetter.
About 11 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 10 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How July Compares
Gold Coast's monthly climate at a glance. July is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.5 | 22.6 | 195mm | 5.1 |
| Feb | 28.4 | 22.1 | 139mm | 6.1 |
| Mar | 26.3 | 20.8 | 214mm | 6.5 |
| Apr | 25.0 | 18.4 | 236mm | 7.4 |
| May | 22.1 | 15.6 | 46mm | 7.9 |
| Jun | 21.6 | 11.5 | 10mm | 8.6 |
| Jul | 20.1 | 11.6 | 48mm | 7.1 |
| Aug | 23.4 | 15.0 | 92mm | 9.4 |
| Sep | 25.1 | 14.9 | 68mm | 9.4 |
| Oct | 25.2 | 16.8 | 82mm | 9.4 |
| Nov | 26.9 | 20.1 | 227mm | 6.5 |
| Dec | 28.2 | 21.4 | 176mm | 6.2 |