Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Airlie Beach features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 20 °C (68 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 14 °C (57 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1442 mm (56.8 inches) and receives 147 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Airlie Beach enjoys an average of 3469 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 54 minutes to 13 hours 19 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Airlie Beach are January, February and March, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 27 °C (80 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 20 to 20 °C (68 - 69 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Airlie Beach experiences 188 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
Mean maximum | 30°C (86°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
Average high | 28°C (82°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
Average low | 25°C (78°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
Mean minimum | 24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
Minimum | 23°C (74°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia with other places around the world.
Airlie Beach usually has the most precipitation in January, February and March, with an average of 19 rainy days and 270 mm (10.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Airlie Beach are June, August and September. On average, 24 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 293 (11.5) | 237 (9.3) | 281 (11.1) | 157 (6.2) | 93 (3.6) | 31 (1.2) | 38 (1.5) | 20 (0.8) | 22 (0.9) | 55 (2.2) | 45 (1.8) | 171 (6.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
The sunniest months in Airlie Beach are October, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 36 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Airlie Beach: January, February and June receive an average of 8 hours 33 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 240 | 269 | 287 | 280 | 277 | 260 | 279 | 296 | 302 | 319 | 331 | 325 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 13h 11m | 12h 45m | 12h 10m | 11h 36m | 11h 8m | 10h 54m | 11h 1m | 11h 25m | 11h 58m | 12h 32m | 13h 3m | 13h 19m |
Airlie Beach experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, November and December, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. May, June and July are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Airlie Beach UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Airlie Beach. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Airlie Beach's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.