Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in June
What June is really like in Gold Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jordan Gellie jordan_gellie, CC0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mild, dry winter weather; the first humpback whales appear offshore.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Gold Coast: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 16:58
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Spring (September–November). Warm, mostly dry days, festivals and whales heading south; Schoolies week in late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June 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 June
- Whale-watching season begins (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Main Beach
Sea World
A marine-themed park on The Spit with dolphin and seal presentations, polar bears, penguins, an aquarium and a mix of family and thrill rides.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
Theme park · Oxenford
Warner Bros. Movie World
Head to the biggest coasters first at opening, then catch the parade and stunt show later in the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Active
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
Zoo · Burleigh Heads
David Fleay Wildlife Park
Time your visit for the keeper talks and the nocturnal house, where you can see gliders and other night animals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Gold Coast?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 June a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild, dry winter weather; the first humpback whales appear offshore.
+How warm is Gold Coast in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.