Whitsunday islands weather in October (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the October weather in Whitsunday islands? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Whitsunday islands the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

Whitsunday islands in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The city usually sees around 305 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whitsunday islands climate page with graphs.

 

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Whitsunday islands in October?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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