Geography of Whitehaven Beach
Geography of Whitehaven Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Whitehaven Beach
Great Barrier Reef is 163 mi to the north-west, Great Barrier Reef is 163 mi to the north-west, Cairns is 315 mi to the north-west and Port Douglas is 352 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 20°16′59.9″S 149°1′59.9″E (-20.2833, 149.0333)
Quick facts about Whitehaven Beach
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 20°16′59.9″S 149°1′59.9″E (-20.2833, 149.0333) |
| Known for | silica sand in the Whitsundays |
| Local time | 12:54 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October and November |
| Climate | Tropical |
Summary
Whitehaven Beach is a beach in Queensland. Whitehaven Beach is a beach known for silica sand in the Whitsundays.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Whitehaven Beach with clear sky. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 68°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Whitehaven Beach is June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 66°F.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Whitehaven Beach today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Whitehaven Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 78° | 11,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 83° | 78° | 14,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 83° | 77° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 80° | 75° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 71° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 68° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 66° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 67° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 70° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 79° | 73° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 83° | 76° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 84° | 77° | 10,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Whitehaven Beach?
Whitehaven Beach is a beach in Queensland. Its coordinates are -20.2833, 149.0333. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Whitehaven Beach right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Whitehaven Beach?
June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Whitehaven Beach, which has a tropical climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Whitehaven Beach in?
Whitehaven Beach observes Australia/Lindeman (UTC+10:00). The local time is 12:54 PM.
What are the top things to do in Whitehaven Beach?
Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
