ABOUT THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS
Known as one of Australia’s favourite places to holiday, the Whitsundays are one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. With an archipelago of 74 islands, the area has something for everyone. Yacht hire, sailing, snorkeling, hiking, sightseeing, swimming, fishing and other relaxing activities.
Amongst the islands is Whitehaven Beach. Voted one of the most be beautiful beaches in the world by Signature Luxury Travel in 2023, it also ranks one of the top 10 beaches in the world. The powdery white sand is made of silica, the finest grain sand anywhere.
Other popular islands include Long, Daydream, Haymen, Palm and Hamilton, just to name a few. All offer something uniquely different. How many can you see in one trip to the Whitsundays?
Located on the tropical coast of Queensland, one of the best attractions of this popular destination is the weather. Temperatures ranging from 25 -32 degrees across the year and the water is 25 degrees most of the year round.
THE WHITSUNDAY WEATHER AND CLIMATE
The Whitsunday islands are an archipelago of some of the most naturally beautiful islands, waterfalls, nature walks, beaches, habitat and marine life the world has to offer.
The region is like most other tropical archipelagos. It experiences hot summers, mild winters and warm spring and autumns. Average temperature in the winter months of June and July would range from 22-23 degrees. In the summer months it would range from 29-30 degrees. The best part about the Whitsundays is the water temperature is a constant 25 degrees all year round.
As with most tropical destinations there is a wet season. This occurs between the months of January to March. Often the days are steamy and tropical showers are common. However it is still quite warm.
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES
| AVERAGE TEMP | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| AV MAX °C | 31.6 | 31.1 | 30.2 | 28.7 | 26.6 | 24.5 | 24.3 | 25.6 | 28.4 | 30.2 | 31.6 | 32.1 |
