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July is a special time of year in Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays because the weather is normally beautiful and there are humpback whales everywhere! TEMPERATURE In July, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays are a pleasure to be in with day time temperatures rarely going above 24 degrees and at night it will start to get down below 20 degrees. In July, being winter, we strongly recommend you take a decent jumper with you if heading out on the water.  If you are just hanging around Airlie Beach itself, then a t-shirt should be fine. This is normally the time of year that we as locals start getting called ‘sooks’ by our friends from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.  Cool for them is cold to us. RAIN July is a dry month with very little rain in Airlie Beach and just…

June is one of the best months of the year weatherwise, and we start to see increased marine life activity in the form of manta rays, dolphins and whales.  Autumn is always a great time of year to visit the far north and here is why. TEMPERATURE In June, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays are spectacular everywhere you look.  The wet season is gone and the dry air has set in.  Day time temperatures will rarely go above 25 degrees and at night it will start to get down below 20 degrees. In June you need to be taking a light jumper or coat with you if you venture out on the water to make sure you stay warm.  The temperature itself is not cold, but if you are on a fast-moving boat, then the wind can feel like it’s…

May is one of our glamour months with blue skies, warm days, coolish nights, clear water and hardly any rain.  Autumn is generally a great time of year to visit the far north and here is why. Temperature In May, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays are absolutely spectacular more often than not.  The wet season is well and truly gone and we start to experience weather very similar to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.  Day time temperatures will rarely go above 26 degrees and at night it will start to get down around 20 degrees. It’s almost cool enough to wear jeans. May signals the start of some of the most pleasant outdoor dining experiences you can have in Australia.  We will write a list of our favourite alfresco restaurants soon to help point you in the right direction. Rain…

April is when our weather here really gets ‘turned on’.  The rain from the wet season is more or less gone and the temperature starts to drop.  The biggest benefit is the humidity dropping which means less sweat. Temperature In April, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays are the picture-perfect brochure worthy days we all love so much.  The end of the wet season signals the end of the hot and humid days.  We see the return of our cool and consistent south-east trade winds.  Average temperatures hover around 26 degrees celsius, which is perfect for getting outside and exploring. Walking around town is no longer a sweaty activity that lures you from one air-conditioner to the next.  Instead, with a little bit of shade, you will want to be outside all day long. Rain As April is technically the end…

March is the tail end of the wet season in Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays.  This means that it may still rain at night, like January and February, though it is clearing up. Temperature In March, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays the tropical destination that dreams are made of.  With daytime temperatures around 30 degrees and more often than not, sunny days to boot. As it is still the wet season, heatwaves and monsoonal rain comes and goes with a dramatic effect on the temperature.  A monsoonal trough can drop temperatures by as much as 7 degrees and a heatwave, generally caused by a synoptic ridge, can see temperatures soar above 40 degrees. Staying in a hotel with a pool and air-conditioning is essential.  We also have a large lagoon right on the foreshore in Airlie Beach which is perfect…

February is right in the middle of the wet season in Airlie Beach.  Which naturally means that it will be wet.  Though certainly not all the time, most of our rain happens at night. Temperature In February, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays will be a hot tropical destination that hovers around 30 degrees celsius. Heatwaves and monsoonal rain come and go with a dramatic effect on the temperature.  A monsoonal trough can drop temperatures by as much as 7 degrees and a heatwave, generally caused by a synoptic ridge, can see temperatures soar above 40 degrees.  There is no dancing around the fact that summer in North Queensland can be hot.  Luckily in Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays, we almost always have a cool breeze to make things more comfortable. Staying in a hotel with a pool is essential, though…

January is the wet season in Airlie Beach which means we can get 5 seasons in one day.  Yes, I said 5, the fifth season is what is commonly known as a cyclone. Temperature In January, Airlie Beach will generally hover around 30 degrees Celsius in the day and drop to 25 degrees at night.   This is why air conditioning is critical at night all through the summer months. Heatwaves and monsoonal rain comes and goes and has a dramatic effect on the temperature.  A monsoonal trough can drop temperatures by as much as 7 degrees and a heatwave, generally caused by a synoptic ridge, can see temperatures soar above 40 degrees. Temperatures like this make it perfect weather for spending your days in a swimming pool. Rain It will rain in January and we get all kinds of…

While Debbie was by far the most destructive and devastating for all of us here, it’s important not to forget the cyclones that came before.  Below the list is a track map of all the cyclones that passed Airlie Beach within 100km. ADA – 1970 GERTIE – 1971  VERA – 1974 DAWN – 1976 OTTO – 1977 GORDON – 1979 KERRY – 1979 PAUL – 1980 PIERRE – 1985 CHARLIE – 1988 IVOR – 1990 CELESTE – 1996 ERICA – 1993 ULUI – 2010 ANTHONY – 2011 DYLAN – 2014 ITA – 2014 DEBBIE – 2017   What is a cyclone? If you are familiar with a hurricane or typhoon then you already know what a cyclone is.  A cyclone is the same weather system as them with one main difference, rotation direction. Cyclones spin clockwise, whereas typhoons and hurricanes…

Discover fifteen reasons why our guests love visiting Whitehaven Beach, and why you should choose Red Cat Adventures for your Whitehaven Beach Tours from Airlie Beach.   1) The Sand Is The Softest You’ll Ever Feel In The World If you’re wondering why this is, it’s because the sand is actually 97% pure silica sand!…

Here are all of our tours which go to Whitehaven Beach—and what you can expect from each one:   Whitehaven Beach Tours From Airlie Beach   1) Thundercat Perfect for those who want to see Whitehaven Beach but are pressed for time—this exciting day trip takes you all around the Whitsunday Islands! You’ll depart…