Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in December
December is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands; the best time is May–October.
Plan your trip to Airlie Beach – Whitsunday IslandsEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Airlie Beach – Whitsunday IslandsQueensland, AustraliaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HTI 26 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in December
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 813 km away · water 25°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands?
December is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands; the best time is May–October. Outside the windy season, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in December?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (calm).