The best times to visit Whitsundays for ideal weather are

April 9th to October 21st

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


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Weather in Whitsundays

Temperature

Average temperatures in Whitsundays vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 46th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Whitsundays, the hottest months are January, December, and then February. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid December where highs are regularly around 91°F (32.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 70.1°F (21.2°C) at night.

Whitsundays Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Whitsundays Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Whitsundays Perceived Temperature (F)

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Whitsundays Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Whitsundays Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 88.2 79.3 72.6
Feb 86.8 78.7 72.7
Mar 85.7 77.2 70.8
Apr 83.7 73.4 64.8
May 79.7 68.3 57.9
Jun 75.9 64.2 53.4
Jul 75.4 62.7 50.3
Aug 78.4 64.3 50.5
Sep 83.3 69.6 57
Oct 86 73.4 61.8
Nov 88.5 76.7 66.7
Dec 90.3 79.3 70

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 31.2 26.3 22.6
Feb 30.4 25.9 22.6
Mar 29.8 25.1 21.6
Apr 28.7 23 18.2
May 26.5 20.2 14.4
Jun 24.4 17.9 11.9
Jul 24.1 17.1 10.2
Aug 25.8 17.9 10.3
Sep 28.5 20.9 13.9
Oct 30 23 16.6
Nov 31.4 24.8 19.3
Dec 32.4 26.3 21.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Whitsundays are August, September, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early July. For example, on the week of July 2nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early February with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of February 5th.

When can you find snow in Whitsundays? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Whitsundays.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Whitsundays (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 36% 0 13.1
Feb 47% 0 19.4
Mar 30% 0 10.5
Apr 17% 0 3.6
May 15% 0 1.6
Jun 13% 0 1.5
Jul 6% 0 1.2
Aug 4% 0 0.6
Sep 4% 0 0.5
Oct 9% 0 1
Nov 20% 0 4.4
Dec 18% 0 5.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 36 0 33.3
Feb 47 0 49.3
Mar 30 0 26.7
Apr 17 0 9.1
May 15 0 4.1
Jun 13 0 3.8
Jul 6 0 3
Aug 4 0 1.5
Sep 4 0 1.3
Oct 9 0 2.5
Nov 20 0 11.2
Dec 18 0 13.2

 

Humidity and Wind

Whitsundays has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is October (59.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is February (76.2%).

Wind in Whitsundays is usually moderate. The windiest month is March, followed by October and February. March’s average wind speed of around 8.2 knots (9.4 MPH or 15.1 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid October where average top sustained speeds reach 16.4 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Whitsundays.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.6 Gentle breeze 12.9 Significant breeze
Feb 7.6 Gentle breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Mar 8.2 Gentle breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Apr 7 Gentle breeze 12.5 Significant breeze
May 6.9 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Jun 6.1 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Jul 6.5 Light breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
Aug 6.1 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Sep 6.8 Light breeze 13 Significant breeze
Oct 8.1 Gentle breeze 14.6 Significant breeze
Nov 7.4 Gentle breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Dec 7.3 Gentle breeze 13.4 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 71.7%
Feb 76.2%
Mar 73.2%
Apr 71.1%
May 69.2%
Jun 69.9%
Jul 66.8%
Aug 64%
Sep 62.8%
Oct 59.8%
Nov 63.8%
Dec 63.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Whitsundays?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Australia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Whitsundays, QL, Australia is July, followed by September and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Whitsundays in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 58.3 in December means 58.3% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Whitsundays Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 86.9°F (30.5°C) and 78.1°F (25.6°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 9 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 1 to 4 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Whitsundays, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 89.8°F (32.1°C) and 80.5°F (26.9°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 6 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Whitsundays to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 91°F (32.8°C) and 86.3°F (30.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 6 to 13 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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