What is the best time of year to go to the Whitsundays?

September and October is peak season in the Whitsundays. The skies are typically clear, light winds to set your sails and the sun is shining bright. November to December is a perfect time to beat the school holiday visitors. Often we will experience a change in the winds to be more northerly.

What is the weather like in Whitsundays?

Whitsundays Weather The Whitsundays enjoys beautiful warm weather year round, with temperatures averaging around 29-30°C in the summer months, and 22-23°C during winter with water temperature staying at a moderate and comfortable 25°C, making the region perfect for holidays year round.

What is the weather like in the Whitsundays in March?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C (84°F) in the Whitsundays in March with high heat and humidity, falling to a night-time average low of 24°C (75°F).

Does it get cold in Whitsundays?

You can expect average high temperatures of 24°C to 25°C. Evenings generally are colder, which may require you to pack a light sweater, jumper, or jacket out on the water, but it rarely gets any colder than this.

Is it safe to swim in Whitsundays in January?

If you’re wondering whether it’s safe to swim in the Whitsundays, the short answer is yes. That being said, there are some no swimming zones and you should know what to watch out for, listen to local advice and stay alert at all times – just as you should when swimming anywhere else in Australia or beyond.

Can you swim in Whitsundays in January?

Can You Swim In The Whitsundays? The short answer is, yes! The Whitsundays are one of nature’s biggest playgrounds with 74 islands, dozens of beaches and kilometres of reefs teeming with marine life.

Are there Box jellyfish in the Whitsundays?

Irukandji, box jellyfish, bluebottles, and other dangerous species can be found in the Whitsundays and can cause severe reactions in people.

Is Airlie Beach good in March?

March is a hot and very rainy time for sunbathing in Airlie Beach. March is an excellent month for swimming in Airlie Beach with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Airlie Beach in the months of August, September, October, December, for the best beach weather.

Where can I not swim in the Whitsundays?

Heart Reef
Naturally formed Heart Reef is located in The Whitsundays, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, however, you can not swim or snorkel here. We recommend enjoying a scenic flight over Heart Reef either by helicopter or seaplane, for a brilliant photographic opportunity.

When can you not swim in the Whitsundays?

Stinger Season For the warmer months of the year, it is advised to swim in the Whitsundays’ waters with a stinger suit, unless swimming in freshwater. Due to increased temperatures, there is an increase in marine stingers that can be harmful and potentially deadly.

Are there crocodiles in the Whitsundays?

Crocodiles. Large, salt-water (estuarine) crocodiles live in the waters around the Whitsundays and can attack without warning. Old adults can be nearly 4m in length. These predators are present and hunting at most times of the year, but particularly around summer wet seasons, and are difficult to see in the water.