What’s The Weather Looking Like For Christmas Day 2025 On The Gold Coast?
Kayla Wratten
Freelance Sub-Editor | Urban List Townsville
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The Gold Coast is the place to be if you’re dreaming of a classic Aussie coastal Christmas—that is, if the weather behaves. And if you’re trying to map out the perfect day, whether that’s backyard cricket on the lawn, a seafood spread by the water or icy cocktails with a sea breeze, you’re probably wondering what the skies have in store.
While it’s still a little early for exact numbers, early signals are giving us a glimpse of the festive forecast for December 25 on the Gold Coast. Here’s what to expect for the big day—and how to plan accordingly.
The Festive Forecast For The Gold Coast
Early long-range outlooks from BOM and Weather2Travel suggest a very Gold Coast Christmas: warm to hot conditions through the morning, high humidity, and the chance of a short-lived shower or even a storm cell in the afternoon as sea breezes clash with inland heat.
In other words, expect that signature subtropical combo of sunshine, stickiness and the possibility of an arvo storm—especially in hinterland suburbs—to break up Christmas day.
What Past Year’s Christmas Climate Tells Us
December marks the start of summer on the Gold Coast, with daytime temperatures typically sitting in the high 20s and nights remaining warm and humid. Christmas Day itself often falls somewhere between 21°C and 29°C, with coastal suburbs such as Broadbeach, Burleigh and Cooloongatta experiencing slightly cooler temps thanks to the ocean breeze.
The good news is that summer also brings long daylight hours—around 14 hours on Christmas Day—giving plenty of time for festivities to stretch from morning through to evening. The ocean is usually beautifully warm as well, with sea temperatures in the mid-20s, making a morning dip at Burleigh or a splash with the kids at Tallebudgera Creek a jolly good idea.
What Does This Mean For Your Christmas Day Plans?
If the sun comes out as expected, you’ll be able to enjoy a classic Gold Coast Christmas morning, whether you’re firing up the BBQ at the beach or lounging around the pool at home post-presents.
If humidity rises or a storm cell drifts in from the hinterland after lunch, don’t stress too much—it’s usually brief, giving you the chance to move indoors, wait it out, and head back out once the skies clear.
Your Gold Coast Christmas Day Cheat Sheet
With a bit of planning—think sunscreen, swimmers and an umbrella—you’ll be ready for whatever December 25 throws your way.
● Keep an eye on the daily UV forecast—water and sand reflect UV, so wear protection even if it’s cloudy and seek shade between 10am and 3pm.
● Hit the beach early: Burleigh, Currumbin, Coolangatta, or Main Beach for calm water and plenty of space to spread out.
● Go for an early-morning walk along Burleigh Headland, Tallebudgera Creek, or the Gold Coast Oceanway.
● Claim a shady patch at Broadwater Parklands, HOTA (Home of the Arts) lawns, or Macintosh Island Park for a Christmas picnic.
● If you’re hosting, run a DIY cool zone: kiddie pools, misters, cold towels, and an Esky stocked with ice-cold bevvies.
Keep an eye on updated BOM forecasts as the festive day approaches, and be prepped for sun, surf, or a sudden tropical downpour. For now, it’s shaping up to be a quintessential Gold Coast Christmas.
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