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in November?

Whitsundays in November: solid, though October remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -20.28°N 148.95°E
26°CMax temperature
36%Rainy days
12.4hSunshine / day

Whitsundays weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.5/10)

Should you visit Whitsundays in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 36%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.4h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in November (8.2/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.

Whitsundays in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Autumn in Whitsundays is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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 November, Whitsundays averages 26°C, 36% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

November vs October (best month)

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

FAQ — Whitsundays in November

Is November a good time to visit Whitsundays?
November is an excellent time to visit Whitsundays (score 8.2/10). With 26°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Whitsundays in November?
With 26°C and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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