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Whitsundays weather
in April

April is a good time to visit. October is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -20.28°N 148.95°E
25°CMax temperature
60%Rainy days
11.3hSunshine / day

Whitsundays weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.5/10)

Should you visit Whitsundays in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 60%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: April is a good time to visit Whitsundays. October remains slightly better (+1.2 pts).

Whitsundays in April by trip type

What to expect in April

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Spring marks the start of the good season in Whitsundays. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Whitsundays

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January24°C27°C66%10.212.7h7.5/10
⛅ February24°C27°C66%9.512.2h7.4/10
⛅ March24°C27°C66%8.111.8h7.4/10
⛅ April23°C25°C60%5.111.3h7.3/10
🌤️ May21°C23°C49%2.910.3h7.4/10
🌤️ June19°C21°C31%1.310.1h7.5/10
🌤️ July18°C21°C30%2.410.5h7.5/10
🌤️ August18°C21°C23%1.111.0h7.8/10
🌤️ September20°C23°C24%0.811.8h8.2/10
☀️ October22°C25°C23%1.112.0h8.5/10
🌤️ November23°C26°C36%2.612.4h8.2/10
🌤️ December24°C27°C51%6.312.5h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Whitsundays averages 25°C, 60% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

April vs October (best month)

The best month is October (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Whitsundays in April

Is April a good time to visit Whitsundays?
April is an acceptable time for Whitsundays (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (8.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Whitsundays in April?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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