Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Hot days return; Schoolies fills Surfers Paradise for about a week in late November.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 6th-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 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 04:46
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (December–February). Hot, humid and stormy with the warmest sea; peak school holidays mean crowds and high prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Schoolies — school-leaver celebrations in Surfers Paradise (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Coolangatta
Snapper Rocks and Point Danger
Bring binoculars between June and November; Point Danger is one of the best spots to watch whales from land.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Main Beach
The Spit and Federation Walk
The narrow sand peninsula north of Main Beach has a coastal walking track through dune bush, the Gold Coast Seaway's rock walls, where dolphins are often seen, and a dog-friendly beach.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Main Beach
Whale-watching cruise
Choose a morning trip in calm seas, and take seasickness tablets if you are prone to it.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Beach · Coolangatta
Kirra Beach
A long, curving beach between Coolangatta and Bilinga, famous among surfers for its barrelling point break.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 9 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 November a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Hot days return; Schoolies fills Surfers Paradise for about a week in late November.
+How warm is Gold Coast in November?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.