Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in October
What October is really like in Gold Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: ASphericalBird, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and still fairly dry — one of the best months for beach days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Gold Coast: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (23°C (73°F)), October is warmer; by November highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:10
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, October 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 October
- Gold Coast 500 Supercars street race in Surfers Paradise (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Viewpoint · Surfers Paradise
SkyPoint Observation Deck
Visit at sunset to see the coast turn gold, then stay for the city lights.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Kids
Nature · Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Head National Park
A small national park covers the Burleigh headland with rainforest, basalt columns and the Oceanview Walk around the point, which looks north along the beach to Surfers Paradise.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
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 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is one of the best months to visit Gold Coast. Warm, sunny and still fairly dry — one of the best months for beach days.
+How warm is Gold Coast in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.