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Airlie Beach Climate by Month

The rainy season in Airlie Beach falls within Australia's summer and is from October to March, expect temperatures of 35°C, high humidity and plenty of rain. Many people avoid Airlie Beach in the rainy season, but it can be a beautiful period. The rain forest comes to life and everything is very green. However the best travel time in Australia is from April until December. April is weather wise at the end of the wet season and at the start of the “windy season”. In June the Australian winter starts and the weather is still amazing with around 25°C.

Average day and night temperature

In Airlie Beach temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February to a comfortable 23°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Airlie Beach experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1137 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Airlie Beach, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 258 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 18 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Airlie Beach enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 10.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Airlie Beach in Australia

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Airlie Beach?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
  • Which is the warmest month in Airlie Beach?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Airlie Beach?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Airlie Beach?
    February tops the wettest month list with 258 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Airlie Beach?
    September is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Airlie Beach?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Airlie Beach

    Thu   Nov 21
    25°C | 21°C
    SE 25 km/h
    4.1 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    28°C | 21°C
    E 25 km/h
    3.3 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    28°C | 21°C
    SE 25 km/h
    2.3 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain