Gold Coast weather update — Sunny and humid on 26 January 2026

Introduction: Why gold coast weather matters

Gold Coast weather influences tourism, beach safety and daily life across Queensland’s coastal communities. With high visitor numbers in summer, current conditions and January climatology help residents and visitors plan outdoor activities, water safety and heat management.

Current conditions (26 January 2026)

As of local time 2026-01-26 17:38, the Gold Coast is recorded as Sunny with an air temperature of 28.3°C. The temperature feels warmer, with a reported feels-like value of 32.5°C, reflecting high humidity (relative humidity 84%) and a dew point of 23.5°C. The sky is clear (cloud 0) and visibility is 10 km.

Wind, pressure and other details

Winds are from the NNE at about 11.5 km/h (7.2 mph) with gusts up to 14.7 km/h (9.1 mph). Barometric pressure is measured at 1007.0 mb. Precipitation in the most recent observation period is 0.0 mm. The reported UV index is 0.9 at the time of the observation, and the last update was 17:30 local time.

January averages and trends

January on the Gold Coast is typically warm and humid. Average early-January air temperature is around 25.6°C. Sea temperatures are pleasant for swimming, with an average Pacific Ocean water temperature near the Gold Coast of about 25.2°C. Monthly precipitation in January averages roughly 124.5 mm, occurring across about 27 rainy days, so wet spells are common despite sunny interludes.

Conclusion: What this means for readers

Today’s sunny reading (28.3°C, feels like 32.5°C) reflects the warm, humid summer pattern on the Gold Coast. While conditions are clear at the moment, January climatology points to frequent rain through the month and generally warm sea temperatures. Readers should prepare for heat and humidity during daytime activities, monitor local forecasts for any approaching showers, and take standard sun‑safety and hydration measures when spending time outdoors or at the beach.