Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in February
What February is really like in Gold Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: DiverDave, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warmest sea of the year but often wet and humid, with cyclone swells possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Gold Coast: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:29
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Autumn (March–May). Warm water, settling weather and fewer crowds after Easter; a strong time for surfing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Gold Coast, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Oxenford
Warner Bros. Movie World
A film-themed park with DC superhero and Looney Tunes zones, stunt shows, parades and some of the coast's biggest roller coasters.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Active
Nature · Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Head National Park
Walk the coastal track in the early morning, then grab breakfast on James Street.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
Theme park · Coomera
Dreamworld
One of Australia's largest theme parks, with thrill rides, a children's area and native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos inside the park.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Theme park · Oxenford
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Visit on a hot weekday outside school holidays and bring water shoes for the hot pathways.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 21°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Gold Coast?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Gold Coast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Warmest sea of the year but often wet and humid, with cyclone swells possible.
+How warm is Gold Coast in February?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.