Whitehaven Beach Weather Forecast
Whitehaven Beach weather: 74°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F. Today runs from 69°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Whitehaven Beach is 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.5°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Whitehaven Beach today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Whitehaven Beach
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Weather in Whitehaven Beach right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:26 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Whitehaven Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 69° | 10% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 69° | 25% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 69° | 27% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 69° | 18% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 68° | 2% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 68° | 5% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 69° | 25% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 71° | 16% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 69° | 16% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 71° | 15% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 70° | 22% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 70° | 15% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 72° | 10% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 74° | 18% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 70° | 30% · 0,3 in | 27 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 69° | 33% · 0,1 in | 29 mph | 8 |
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° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 69° | 0,7 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).
Weather map for Whitehaven Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Whitehaven Beach
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Whitehaven Beach
Go in July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 53% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Whitehaven Beach?
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 4:26 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 October 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
