SeasonMapAirlie Beach (Whitsundays) weather in October
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October in Airlie Beach: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Airlie Beach · #44 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Airlie Beach in October
Airlie Beach's forum calls October reliably beautiful — warm days, cooler balmy evenings, low humidity and very little rain, with sea conditions flat enough for smooth sailing around the Whitsundays. The one catch regulars flag: stinger season starts around this point, so swimming in the open water means a stinger suit from here on.
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Airlie Beach climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 77°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Airlie Beach in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring break in Australia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Airlie Beach's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAirlie Beach's weather peaks September–November.
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Airlie Beach in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Airlie Beach?
- October in Airlie Beach: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Airlie Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Airlie Beach in October?
- In October, Airlie Beach averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 22°C, with about 30.4 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Airlie Beach in October?
- Airlie Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.