Airlie Beach vs Sydney Weather Compared
Airlie Beach runs 3.8 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 26.0 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Airlie Beach collects 1,351mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 283mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (7.0/10 for Airlie Beach, 7.0/10 for Sydney).
Summary Comparison
Airlie Beach
Avg Max Temp
26.0°C
Avg Min Temp
21.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1351mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Airlie Beach is 3.8 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Airlie Beach receives 283mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Airlie Beach Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Airlie Beach Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Airlie Beach Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Airlie Beach Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 26.6 | 25.1 | 19.7 | 167.8 | 117.9 | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| February | 29.0 | 26.5 | 24.2 | 19.5 | 247.1 | 82.3 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| March | 28.0 | 25.5 | 23.9 | 17.2 | 138.7 | 58.9 | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| April | 26.4 | 21.9 | 22.2 | 14.0 | 100.8 | 160.4 | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| May | 23.7 | 18.8 | 20.2 | 11.4 | 64.2 | 159.7 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| June | 22.6 | 16.0 | 16.7 | 7.7 | 47.9 | 139.8 | 8.7 | 4.0 |
| July | 21.5 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 8.4 | 21.5 | 38.4 | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| August | 23.3 | 19.4 | 17.8 | 10.1 | 31.2 | 35.8 | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| September | 24.9 | 22.2 | 19.7 | 11.0 | 23.5 | 59.8 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 26.5 | 21.7 | 21.2 | 12.6 | 68.9 | 41.2 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| November | 27.7 | 25.2 | 23.0 | 17.6 | 75.6 | 120.7 | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| December | 28.4 | 26.8 | 23.7 | 19.1 | 363.8 | 53.2 | 5.3 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Airlie Beach offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Airlie Beach has higher average solar radiation.