Whitsunday islands Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Whitsunday islands experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in February to around 19°C (66°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Whitsunday islands has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1219 mm (48 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Whitsunday islands shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 264 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Whitsunday islands Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Whitsunday islands offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (10.2 hours daily) and February (6.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Whitsunday islands.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 67%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year