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Whitsundays
Visit in September — score 84/100 · avg high 87°F · 4 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 81° | 91° | 74° | 31 | 250 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 46 | 80° | 90° | 74° | 28 | 235 | 12.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 48 | 79° | 87° | 72° | 31 | 171 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 53 | 76° | 85° | 68° | 19 | 77 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 70 | 72° | 82° | 60° | 11 | 44 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 69 | 69° | 80° | 56° | 8 | 30 | 10.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 70 | 67° | 79° | 55° | 8 | 32 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| August | 80 | 69° | 82° | 56° | 4 | 18 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| September | 84 | 72° | 87° | 62° | 4 | 15 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 79 | 76° | 89° | 66° | 8 | 32 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| November | 69 | 78° | 92° | 70° | 14 | 56 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 50 | 80° | 92° | 73° | 31 | 134 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 77/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Whitsundays (September, October, November) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 66°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 77/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Summer
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Whitsundays (December, January, February) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 74°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Fall
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 67°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Whitsundays (March, April, May) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 67°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Winter
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Whitsundays (June, July, August) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 56°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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