Average Monthly Sunshine in Airlie Beach

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach 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

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Airlie Beach’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Airlie Beach’s wettest month, receives 258 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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