Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in April
What April is really like in Gold Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm days, cooler nights and lower humidity; Easter holidays are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Gold Coast: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (27°C (81°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:29
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (June–August). Mild, sunny and dry, with cool mornings, cooler sea and whale migration offshore.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- ANZAC Day dawn services at surf clubs and parks (25 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Surfers Paradise
SkyPoint Observation Deck
Near the top of the Q1 tower, one of Australia's tallest buildings, SkyPoint's level-77 deck has 360-degree views over the coastline, the hinterland and the Broadwater.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Gallery · Bundall
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Come on Sunday morning for the farmers' market in the grounds, then visit the gallery.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Free
Beach · Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast's most famous beach is a wide stretch of sand backed by high-rises, with lifeguards on duty year-round and the 'Surfers Paradise' sign at the end of Cavill Avenue.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · Currumbin
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Join the lorikeet feeding session; flocks of rainbow lorikeets land on your arms and plates.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Iconic
- Outdoors
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Warm days, cooler nights and lower humidity; Easter holidays are busy.
+How warm is Gold Coast in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.