Located in the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island's gorgeous weather and tropical climate makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing island escape. Hamilton Island's climate can be characterised as sub tropical with year round warm temperatures. Lying on the same tropical latitude as Honolulu in north and Mauritius in the south, Hamilton Island boasts an average temperature of 27.4 °C. The maximum summer temperatures (December, January and February) are around 30 °C, with maximum winter temperatures (June, July and August) around 23°C. The balmy temperatures makes Hamilton Island suitable for year round swimming, water sports and exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Hamilton Island's tropical climate means the days are warm and the atmosphere is very relaxed. A light jacket or sweater may be required for evenings during the cooler months. Beachwear and casual attire is suitable during the day.
Averages | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Rainfall (mm) | 249 | 330 | 275 | 194 | 122 | 96 | 64 | 45 | 28 | 43 | 107 | 192 |
Temp (°C) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26.5 |
Min Temp (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Max Temp (°C) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 |