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Whitehaven Beach

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Whitehaven Beach

Whitsundays, Australia
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inWhitsundays, Australia
In season~73°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

63–84°F
Nearest airportHTI
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00
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Map showing the location of Whitehaven Beach
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Aug–Oct. Go in Jul, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 70%
WarmestFeb · 84°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Seven km of pure silica sand so white it stays cool underfoot, swirled with turquoise tides at Hill Inlet.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

SS Yongala Wreck
114 mi away
Great Barrier Reef
163 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Whitehaven Beach?

The best time to visit Whitehaven Beach is June–September, in Whitsundays, Australia.

Where is Whitehaven Beach?

Whitehaven Beach is in Whitsundays, Australia. The nearest major airport is HTI.

What is Whitehaven Beach known for?

Seven km of pure silica sand so white it stays cool underfoot, swirled with turquoise tides at Hill Inlet.

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