🇦🇺 Gold Coast vs Wellington 🇳🇿

Gold Coast, Australia vs Wellington, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Gold Coast is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Gold Coast is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Gold Coast🇳🇿 Wellington
Avg annual high24°C16°C
Hottest monthJanuary (27°C)January (20°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year198200
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Best months to visitMay, July, AugustJanuary, February, March

🇦🇺 Gold Coast

Best around May, July, August. Hottest in January (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

🇳🇿 Wellington

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Coast or Wellington warmer?

Gold Coast is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Gold Coast or Wellington?

Wellington is rainier — Gold Coast sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Gold Coast vs Wellington?

Gold Coast is best around May, July, August; Wellington is best around January, February, March.

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