Airlie Beach Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Airlie Beach's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 30.0 degrees. That gives Airlie Beach an annual average daytime high of 26.0 degrees, 1.1 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 30.0 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.4 degrees in July. That is a 13.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 21.2 degrees across the year, 2.7 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,351mm across 166 rain days, close to the Queensland average. The wettest month is December at 364mm, and July is the driest at 22mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, September comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 9.9 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 4.4.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, September is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.4/10 - Ranked #18 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 29.1 | 24.3 | 779 | 4.7 |
| Autumn | 26.0 | 22.1 | 304 | 7.1 |
| Winter | 22.5 | 17.0 | 101 | 9.0 |
| Spring | 26.4 | 21.3 | 168 | 8.8 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Airlie Beach.
30.0°C, 168mm rain February
29.0°C, 247mm rain March
28.0°C, 139mm rain April
26.4°C, 101mm rain May
23.7°C, 64mm rain June
22.6°C, 48mm rain July
21.5°C, 22mm rain August
23.3°C, 31mm rain September
24.9°C, 24mm rain October
26.5°C, 69mm rain November
27.7°C, 76mm rain December
28.4°C, 364mm rain
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