Average Monthly Sunshine in Whitsunday islands

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Whitsunday islands receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Whitsunday islands vary. From a high of 305 hours in October, to a low of 203 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3065 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.2 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Whitsunday islands’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Whitsunday islands enjoys an average of 3065 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

February, Whitsunday islands’s wettest month, receives 264 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Whitsunday islands Precipitation page.