Monthly climate guide

Airlie Beach weather in October

With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), October feels hot in Airlie Beach. Rainfall averages about 32 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than September and 2°C cooler than November.

What stands out in October

It's one of the drier months, with about 62% less rain than Airlie Beach's average.
Airlie Beach is usually about 3°C cooler than Townsville, 230 km away, in October.
October sits in Airlie Beach's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
With highs near 28°C, little rain and plenty of sun, it's proper beach and pool weather.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

21°C

70°F

Rainfall

32 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

28%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Airlie Beach weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Airlie Beach
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 77°F	209 mm	77%	53%
February	30°C / 85°F	25°C / 77°F	180 mm	79%	51%
March	28°C / 83°F	24°C / 76°F	239 mm	81%	59%
April	27°C / 81°F	23°C / 73°F	79 mm	78%	37%
May	25°C / 77°F	20°C / 68°F	46 mm	75%	41%
June	24°C / 74°F	18°C / 64°F	26 mm	74%	37%
July	23°C / 73°F	17°C / 62°F	29 mm	74%	30%
August	24°C / 75°F	17°C / 63°F	13 mm	70%	24%
September	26°C / 79°F	19°C / 67°F	9 mm	70%	22%
October	28°C / 82°F	21°C / 70°F	32 mm	70%	28%
November	29°C / 85°F	23°C / 73°F	38 mm	70%	32%
December	30°C / 86°F	24°C / 76°F	110 mm	73%	40%

What to pack for October

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses

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Is October a good time to visit Airlie Beach?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Australia cities in October

Townsville

31° / 21°C · 18 mm

Cairns

29° / 19°C · 59 mm

Port Douglas

28° / 22°C · 58 mm

Hervey Bay

28° / 17°C · 107 mm

Noosa Heads

24° / 19°C · 89 mm

Brisbane

26° / 18°C · 69 mm

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Airlie Beach in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Airlie Beach?

October is a reasonable time for Airlie Beach: highs around 28°C and about 32 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Airlie Beach in October?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Airlie Beach in October?

Airlie Beach typically gets around 32 mm of rain in October — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Airlie Beach (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.