Sail the Whitsunday islands
The best travel period to sail the Whitsunday islands is “winter” between June and October, with pleasant temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius (74 Fahrenheit).
Queensland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Queensland is a region in Australia. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Queensland over the year. What is the best time to visit Queensland?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Queensland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Queensland in January
In January the weather in Queensland ranges from less favorable in Port Douglas to very good in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Point Lookout with 27°C (81°F) to extremely high in Winton with 38°C (100°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Queensland. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in February
In February the weather in Queensland ranges from less favorable in Cairns to very good in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Point Lookout with 27°C (81°F) to extremely high in Winton with 37°C (99°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Queensland. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in March
In March the weather in Queensland ranges from less favorable in Port Douglas to excellent in Toowoomba. The temperatures range from high in Stanthorpe with 26°C (79°F) to extremely high in Winton with 36°C (97°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in April
In April the weather in Queensland ranges from mixed in Mission Beach to excellent in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Stanthorpe with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Mount Isa with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in May
In May the weather in Queensland ranges from very good in Mooloolaba to excellent in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from pleasant in Stanthorpe with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Weipa with 32°C (90°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in June
In June the weather in Queensland ranges from very good in Point Lookout to excellent in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from moderate in Ballandean with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Weipa with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in July
In July the weather in Queensland is generally excellent. The temperatures range from moderate in Ballandean with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Weipa with 30°C (86°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Queensland.
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in August
In August the weather in Queensland is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Stanthorpe with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Weipa with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in September
In September the weather in Queensland is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Stanthorpe with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Weipa with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in October
In October the weather in Queensland ranges from very good in Rockhampton to excellent in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Point Lookout with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Mount Isa with 36°C (97°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in November
In November the weather in Queensland ranges from mixed in Charters Towers to excellent in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Point Lookout with 25°C (77°F) to extremely high in Winton with 38°C (100°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Queensland in December
In December the weather in Queensland ranges from mixed in Port Douglas to very good in Gold Coast. The temperatures range from high in Point Lookout with 26°C (79°F) to extremely high in Winton with 38°C (100°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Queensland in December here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Sail the Whitsunday islands
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