Is January a good time to visit Whitsundays?

September and October is peak season in the Whitsundays. January to March is the ‘rainy’ season and a great time to secure a bargain holiday! Of course during these months we get some very nice weather. Expect it to be hot and humid with regular showers but very enjoyable on the water, amongst the sea breezes.

What is the best time of year to go to the Whitsundays?

September
Early spring, specifically the month of September, is considered the best time to visit the Whitsundays. Everything aligns in September thanks to the consistently sunny weather, low humidity, light trade winds and perfect conditions for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Is Hamilton Island good in January?

January to March The daily temperature is quite warm and with Hamilton Islands constant sea breezes, the inclement weather doesn’t usually stay around for long. Throughout the School Holidays in January, there are always plenty of activities to keep the young and young at heart occupied.

Can you swim in Whitsundays in January?

Can You Swim In The Whitsundays? The short answer is, yes! The Whitsundays are one of nature’s biggest playgrounds with 74 islands, dozens of beaches and kilometres of reefs teeming with marine life.

Can you swim in the Whitsundays in February?

The water temperatures remain a welcoming 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) most of the year round, which means the Whitsunday waters are perfect for not only swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving but various other water activities.

Can you swim in the Whitsundays in summer?

During the summer months when the ocean is warm, the waters of the Whitsundays experience an increased presence of the small transparent jellyfish – Irukandji. With this in mind, please avoid swimming on secluded beaches and always swim in the presence of others.

Can you swim on Hamilton Island in January?

You can swim on Hamilton Island throughout the year. We’re a tropical island location and the water temp is good all year round. With the water staying quite warm, even in the winter months.

What is Hamilton Island like in January?

Hamilton Island Weather in January The average minimum temperature is 24.9 degrees Celsius while the average maximum temperature is 30.4 degrees Celsius. Because of the tropical humidity during January, it can receive up to 260 millimeters of rain with an average of 11 rainy days in the month.

Can you swim at Hamilton Island in January?

Are there crocodiles in Whitsundays?

Crocodiles. Large, salt-water (estuarine) crocodiles live in the waters around the Whitsundays and can attack without warning. These predators are present and hunting at most times of the year, but particularly around summer wet seasons, and are difficult to see in the water.

Can you swim in the beach at Hamilton Island in January?