Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in October
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands.
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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 9 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 October
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 813 km away · water 23°Cwindy seasonWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in October?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in October?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season).