The Whitsundays
Sand so fine and white it barely gets hot underfoot, a swirl of white and blue at Whitehaven Beach best seen from the air, and a sail through seventy-four islands with the reef just offshore the whole way.
The best time to visit The Whitsundays is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F). Local time there is 06:08 (UTC+10).
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The year at a glance
June · high 24°C · rain 25mm · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Proserpine, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 366mm14.4in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| February | 31°C87°F | 231mm9.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| March | 30°C86°F | 114mm4.5in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 28°C82°F | 120mm4.7in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| May | 25°C77°F | 59mm2.3in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| June | 24°C75°F | 25mm1.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 100mm3.9in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C77°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C80°F | 22mm0.9in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 29mm1.1in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 31°C88°F | 70mm2.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| December | 32°C89°F | 157mm6.2in | 13.4h13.4h |
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When is the best time to visit The Whitsundays?
The best time to visit The Whitsundays is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
How warm does The Whitsundays get?
Typical daytime highs in The Whitsundays are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (87°F).
Is The Whitsundays expensive?
On the ground, The Whitsundays is steep.
What sort of trip is The Whitsundays good for?
The Whitsundays is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Whitsundays?
The wettest month in The Whitsundays is January at 366mm (14.4in), the driest September at 22mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 110mm (4.3in).
What plug do I need for The Whitsundays?
The Whitsundays uses type I sockets at 230 V.
