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Water temperature in Gold Coast (QLD) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Gold Coast in May? Average water temperature in Gold Coast in May is 23.7°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Gold Coast in May is 25.6°C, and the coldest is 21.6°C. Average high air temperature in Gold Coast in May is 24°C, and average low temperature is 15°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Gold Coast

Changes water temperature in Gold Coast in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Gold Coast for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Gold Coast, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
1 May25.1°C24.6°C23.5°C25.5°C
2 May25.2°C24.6°C23.5°C25.4°C
3 May25.1°C24.6°C23.2°C25.6°C
4 May25.2°C24.5°C23.3°C25.3°C
5 May25°C24.4°C23.6°C25.2°C
6 May24.8°C24.4°C23.4°C25.1°C
7 May24.7°C24.4°C23.3°C24.9°C
8 May24.7°C24.2°C23.1°C24.8°C
9 May24.9°C24°C23.3°C24.9°C
10 May24.5°C24.2°C23°C24.7°C
11 May24.3°C24.1°C22.6°C24.8°C
12 May24.2°C24°C22.7°C24.7°C
13 May24.4°C24°C22.6°C24.4°C
14 May24.5°C24.2°C22.4°C24.5°C
15 May24.6°C24.2°C22.4°C24.6°C
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
16 May24.5°C24.3°C22.1°C24.5°C
17 May24.6°C24.5°C22.2°C24.6°C
18 May24.6°C24.2°C22.1°C24.6°C
19 May23.9°C24.1°C21.9°C24.4°C
20 May24°C24°C21.8°C24.5°C
21 May24.1°C23.9°C21.9°C24.2°C
22 May24°C24.3°C21.6°C24.3°C
23 May23.7°C23.8°C21.8°C24.5°C
24 May23.8°C23.8°C21.7°C24.5°C
25 May23.8°C23.6°C22°C24.5°C
26 May23.2°C24°C21.8°C24.3°C
27 May24.3°C24.1°C22°C24.3°C
28 May24.1°C24.1°C21.7°C24.2°C
29 May23.9°C24.2°C21.6°C24.2°C
30 May23.8°C23.9°C21.6°C24.1°C
31 May24.4°C23.8°C21.7°C24.4°C
Gold Coast water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Gold Coast in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
24.3°C23.1°C24°C23.9°C23.5°C
20212022202320242025
23.3°C24.1°C22.5°C24.2°C24.4°C

Gold Coast sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Gold Coast in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Gold Coast in May

Weather and climate in Gold Coast in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Gold Coast in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature24°C
  • Average LOW temperature15°C
  • Average humidity
    62
  • Average rainfall days12 days
  • Average rainfall4.4''/112mm
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index5

Gold Coast water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Where is the warm sea water in May?

Want to know where the water temperature in May is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Surfers Paradise23.4°C21.1°C25.3°C
Main Beach23.4°C21.1°C25.3°C
Southport23.4°C20.9°C25.2°C
Broadbeach23.4°C21.1°C25.2°C
Mermaid Beach23.4°C21.1°C25.2°C
Burleigh Heads23.5°C21.1°C25.3°C
Palm Beach23.5°C21.1°C25.3°C
Coolangatta23.5°C21.1°C25.3°C
Kirra23.5°C21.1°C25.3°C
Rainbow Bay23.5°C21.1°C25.3°C

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