The Best Time to Visit Queensland

The temperature remains even throughout the year, with July and August the coolest months at 22°C and the warmer, summer months reaching no higher than 31°C. Noosa receives less rain than its northerly sisters and is therefore more suited to year-round travel. As stingers don’t come this far south, there is no concern when getting in the water. Noosa’s rainy season also parallels that of Cairns and the Whitsundays. Noosa’s rain passes much quicker than if you were further north, allowing enough time for a quick rest or cocktail before the skies clear and you’re on the beach again.

In the Whitsundays the wet season matches that of Cairns, running from November to April, however, the added concern is stingers. Stinger season runs approximately between October and March every year, and during this time a stinger suit must be worn when swimming in the Whitsundays, including on day trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach or just off the beach at Daydream Island. September to October is the perfect time to visit as you’ll likely be sailing through clear blue skies and light winds. November is the best time to miss the school holiday season!