Gold Price in 2026 (Year to Date)
So far in 2026, gold has fallen 4.6%, from $4,341.10 at the end of 2025 to $4,141.70 on October 20, 2026. The highest close was $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026 and the lowest $3,992.10 on July 16, 2026; the average for the year was $4,537.81.
Gold price chart, 2026
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2026
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $4,745.10 | $5,318.40 | $4,329.60 | +9.3% |
| February | $5,247.90 | $5,247.90 | $4,652.60 | +10.6% |
| March | $4,647.60 | $5,311.60 | $4,376.30 | −11.4% |
| April | $4,629.60 | $4,879.60 | $4,561.50 | −0.4% |
| May | $4,593.00 | $4,730.70 | $4,448.40 | −0.8% |
| June | $4,038.50 | $4,519.90 | $4,008.80 | −12.1% |
| July | $4,107.00 | $4,167.50 | $3,992.10 | +1.7% |
| August | $4,481.50 | $4,697.80 | $4,090.50 | +9.1% |
| September | $4,186.70 | $4,539.90 | $4,168.40 | −6.6% |
| October | $4,141.70 | $4,216.30 | $4,107.90 | −1.1% |
Gold in 2026: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2026?
Gold has traded between $3,992.10 and $5,318.40 per troy ounce in 2026 (daily closes), averaging $4,537.81. The latest close is $4,141.70.
How much did gold go down in 2026?
Gold is −4.6% year to date, from $4,341.10 to $4,141.70 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2026?
The highest daily close in 2026 was $5,318.40 per troy ounce on January 29, 2026.
What was the best month for gold in 2026?
February (+10.6%). The weakest was June (−12.1%).
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV (free to use with a link to this site).