Gold Coast weather in January
January in Gold Coast: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Gold Coast · #80 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gold Coast climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gold Coast in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gold Coast?
- January in Gold Coast: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gold Coast on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Gold Coast in January?
- In January, Gold Coast averages a daily high of 26.8°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 102.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gold Coast in January?
- Gold Coast has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.