Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: September – April
What is the weather like in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in October?
In October, Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise).
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 71 | 78 | 86 |
| Day | 22° | 24° | 25° |
| Night | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Sun | 9 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 9 | 10 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:10 – 17:53
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %75 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in October: quick answers
Is Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) hot in October?
Warm rather than hot: in October, daytime highs in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) average 24 °C and nights cool to about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) in October?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm.
Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) month by month
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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)