Sun, sea & sand

Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

49

Holiday weather in July

Fair

Best time to visit: September – April

Air temperature19°CNight 13°
Sea temperature21.4°Crefreshing
Sunshine7hrs / dayof 10.5 h daylight
Rainy days5days / month33 mm

What is the weather like in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in July?

In July, Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise).

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score524958
Day20°19°20°
Night14°13°14°
Sea23°21°21°
Sun7 h7 h8 h
Rain days655

More details for July

Daylight
10 h 31 min06:37 – 17:07
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
32 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+10Australia/Brisbane

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %2 %
  • Seaweight 25 %63 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in July

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in July: quick answers

Is Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) hot in July?

No. In July, Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.

Can you swim in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in July?

Yes. In July the sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in July?

Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total.

Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)