Whitsundays Weather & Climate

The weather in the Whitsunday Islands is sub tropical which makes it perfect for beach side holidays. The Whitsunday Islands lie on the equivalent tropical latitude as Honolulu in the northern hemisphere and Mauritius in the southern hemisphere. The Whitsunday Islands have a year round warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).

The maximum summer temperatures (December, January and February) are around 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) and this is also when the highest rainfall is recorded, in the form of tropical showers which are typically brief. The maximum winter temperatures (June, July and August) are around 24-25 degrees (75°F) and these winter months typically record the lowest rainfall. The high average temperatures makes the Whitsundays weather perfect for beach side holidays and suitable year round for swimming, waters sports and exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

The Whitsundays tropical climate means the days are warm and the atmosphere is very relaxed. You'll only need a light jacket or sweater for evenings during the cooler months with beach wear and casual clothes suitable for the days. The perfect weather for unforgettable tropical holidays.

Current Whitsundays Weather

Clear
18°
clear sky

Whitsundays Weather Forecast

Wednesday

1am
Clouds
13°
4am
Clouds
11°
7am
Clear
15°
10am
Clouds
19°
1pm
Clouds
19°
4pm
Clouds
20°
7pm
Clouds
18°
10pm
Rain
18°

Thursday

1am
Rain
16°
4am
Rain
16°
7am
Rain
16°
10am
Rain
17°
1pm
Clouds
21°
4pm
Rain
18°
7pm
Rain
18°
10pm
Clouds
18°

Friday

1am
Clouds
17°
4am
Clouds
16°
7am
Clouds
17°
10am
Clouds
20°
1pm
Clouds
22°
4pm
Clouds
21°
7pm
Clouds
18°
10pm
Clouds
17°

Saturday

1am
Clouds
16°
4am
Clouds
15°
7am
Clear
14°
10am
Clear
19°
1pm
Clouds
21°
4pm
Clouds
20°
7pm
Clouds
18°
10pm
Clouds
17°
Data from OpenWeatherMap

Whitsundays Annual Average Climate

Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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