Where is Whitsundays?

Whitsundays is in Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia.

When is the best time to visit Whitsundays?

Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Whitsundays are typically August, September, July — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.

What's the weather like in Whitsundays?

Summer daytime highs average around 37°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 10°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.

Destinations · Central Queensland

Whitsundays

74 islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton and Hayman — the sailing capital of the Great Barrier Reef.

Whitsundays is an island group locality that consists of the Whitsunday Islands. It is in the Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia. It is off the Queensland east coast in the Coral Sea, which is a mix of inhabited and uninhabited islands. In the 2021 census, Whitsundays had a population of 2,281 people.

Background information about Whitsundays adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Next 7 days at Whitsundays

Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.

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Best time to visit Whitsundays

Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Jul, Aug, Sep — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Jan, Feb if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.

Jan

36°

22° low

220mm

Feb

37°

21° low

228mm

Mar

34°

21° low

155mm

Apr

33°

16° low

66mm

May

30°

12° low

36mm

Jun

30°

10° low

35mm

Jul

30°

10° low

24mm

Aug

30°

10° low

16mm

Sep

33°

13° low

14mm

Oct

36°

17° low

27mm

Nov

38°

19° low

50mm

Dec

37°

21° low

115mm

Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.

Beach & ocean conditions at Whitsundays

Typical wave height around 0.8 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.

Avg wave height

0.8 m

Sea-surface temperatures from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Wave forecast from the GFS Wave model — check official sources before swimming, paddling or boating.

What else is around Whitsundays

Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.

🎡 Attractions (9)

Cruise Whitsundays1.4 km
Red Cat Adventures1.6 km
Marina boardwalk2.0 km
The Living Reef10.3 km
The Living Reef10.6 km
ZigZag Whitsundays Day Tour2.1 km

🏖️ Beaches (4)

Cockatoo Beach12.2 km
Pandanus Bay15.2 km
Back Beach15.2 km
Unnamed15.4 km

🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (15)

Unnamed10.4 km
Balancing Rock12.4 km
Unnamed13.8 km
Spion Kop13.8 km
Cedar Falls13.9 km
Humpy Point14.6 km

⛰️ Peaks & summits (26)

Mount Sunter10.3 km
Mount Sunter11.0 km
Mount Marlow11.3 km
High Mountain12.1 km
Lamond Hill12.2 km
Mount Sharp12.3 km

🏰 Historic sites (2)

Proserpine War Memorial19.5 km
Unnamed3.9 km

🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (2)

Open Air Cinema10.3 km
Proserpine Entertainment Centre19.5 km

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Drive times to and from Whitsundays

Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.

To Atherton Tablelands

627 km · 8h 30m

Frequently asked about Whitsundays

Where is Whitsundays?: Whitsundays is in Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
When is the best time to visit Whitsundays?: Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Whitsundays are typically August, September, July — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
What's the weather like in Whitsundays?: Summer daytime highs average around 37°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 10°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.