Whitsundays, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Whitsundays is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,281. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,281 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.1194°, 148.9133° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.0 inches (1,600 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Whitsundays
Whitsundays is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,281. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Whitsundays
Whitsundays has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1625 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1194°S, 148.9133°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in |
Whitsundays has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (1.0").
Schools in Whitsundays
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayman Island State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitsundays
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island FM Whitsundays 88.0MHz Airlie Beach Central Queensland | classic hits, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Whitsundays
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonvale Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Whitsundays
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitsundays
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Whitsundays
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Island Airport | HTI | Medium Airport |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | PPP | Medium Airport |
| Bowen Airport | ZBO | Small Airport |
| Brampton Island Airport | BMP | Small Airport |
| cape cloucester airstrip 300m length | - | Small Airport |
| Hideaway Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lakeside Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lindeman Island Airport | LDC | Small Airport |
| Midge Point | - | Small Airport |
| Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport | WSY | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Whitsundays?
Whitsundays has a population of 2,281 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Whitsundays?
Whitsundays has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.
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