Airlie Beach 2024 Climate Summary
Airlie Beach's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Airlie Beach range between 16.4°C in winter and 30.0°C in summer, a variation of 6.7°C across the year.
The wettest month is Dec (364mm), and the driest is Jul (22mm). This creates an annual total of 1351mm distributed across about 166 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Airlie Beach is 1.1°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1351mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Airlie Beach. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Airlie Beach's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Airlie Beach's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Airlie Beach reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 26.0°C, while the average minimum is 21.2°C. This 4.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Airlie Beach showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1351mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 25.1 | 168 | 23 | 22.9 | 66% |
| February | 29.0 | 24.2 | 247 | 21 | 20.2 | 66% |
| March | 28.0 | 23.9 | 139 | 22 | 19.1 | 67% |
| April | 26.4 | 22.2 | 101 | 18 | 17.4 | 63% |
| May | 23.7 | 20.2 | 64 | 19 | 14.6 | 67% |
| June | 22.6 | 16.7 | 48 | 7 | 15.0 | 56% |
| July | 21.5 | 16.4 | 22 | 7 | 14.6 | 54% |
| August | 23.3 | 17.8 | 31 | 8 | 18.0 | 61% |
| September | 24.9 | 19.7 | 24 | 8 | 20.0 | 56% |
| October | 26.5 | 21.2 | 69 | 5 | 24.4 | 57% |
| November | 27.7 | 23.0 | 76 | 10 | 24.6 | 61% |
| December | 28.4 | 23.7 | 364 | 18 | 22.3 | 69% |