When is the best time to go to Whitsunday Islands?

When is the best time to go to Whitsunday Islands? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Whitsunday Islands are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January and March
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, November and December


Annual weather in Whitsunday Islands

For full information about the climate and weather in Whitsunday Islands a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 81°F/83°F
17.4in
February 81°F/85°F
15.6in
March 81°F/83°F
20.3in
April 77°F/81°F
8.9in
May 74°F/76°F
4.7in
June 70°F/74°F
3.1in
July 68°F/72°F
2.7in
August 70°F/72°F
1.6in
September 72°F/76°F
1in
October 76°F/77°F
2.3in
November 77°F/79°F
4.4in
December 81°F/83°F
10in


Weather and climate in Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Whitsunday Islands is 77°F (ranging from 72°F in july to 85°F in february). Annual rainfall is 91.8in, with a minimum of 1in in september and a maximum of 20.3in in march.
  • In the month of january the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C.
  • Between the months of february and march the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains in march about 20.3in.
  • Between the months of april and july the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and you can expect to have 2.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 81°F and it rains about 1in each month.
  • From october to december the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains about 10in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Whitsunday Islands

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Whitsunday Islands: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Whitsunday Islands

Find out when Whitsunday Islands has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Whitsunday Islands

  • Very low season in Whitsunday Islands
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and March.
  • Low season in Whitsunday Islands
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and May.
  • High season in Whitsunday Islands
    The number of visitors to Whitsunday Islands is high in: January, June, August and November.
  • Peak season in Whitsunday Islands
    The largest number of tourists visiting Whitsunday Islands is during: July, September, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Whitsunday Islands month by month



Best time for low prices in Whitsunday Islands

Average prices of hotels in Whitsunday Islands month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Whitsunday Islands. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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