Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – November
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in October?
In October, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays).
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 99 | 95 |
| Day | 26° | 29° | 30° |
| Night | 17° | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 24° | 25° | 27° |
| Sun | 11 h | 11 h | 11 h |
| Rain days | 3 | 5 | 8 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:35 – 18:07
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in October: quick answers
Is Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) hot in October?
Yes. In October, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in October?
Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total.
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences