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PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

These are the best beaches in Australia and New Zealand, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Australia and New Zealand

  • 28°C (83°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.3 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 3.3 days of rain per month and 9.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 23°C (74°F) Air
    22°C (72°F) Sea
    9.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    2.7 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 23° which is warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 2.7 days of rain per month and 9.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    8.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 0.0 days of rain per month and 8.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 26°C (78°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 9.4 days of rain per month and 7.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    9.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.6 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 8.6 days of rain per month and 9.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 26°C (78°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    5.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 9.4 days of rain per month and 5.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 26°C (78°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    5.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 9.4 days of rain per month and 5.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    8.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.5 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 14.5 days of rain per month and 8.7 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (67°F) Air
    15°C (59°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.1 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 4.1 days of rain per month and 6.4 hours of sun per day.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    27°C (81°F) Sea
    5.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.2 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 16.2 days of rain per month and 5.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 18°C (64°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    9.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.8 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 13.8 days of rain per month and 9.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    5.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    7.2 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 7.2 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    5.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.4 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 16.4 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    5.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.4 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 16.4 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    5.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.9 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 9.9 days of rain per month and 5.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    5.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.9 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 9.9 days of rain per month and 5.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 19°C (66°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    5.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.9 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 9.9 days of rain per month and 5.4 hours of sun per day.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    5.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 5.7 hours of sun per day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    11°C (51°F) Sea
    9.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.0 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 11.0 days of rain per month and 9.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    10°C (51°F) Sea
    9.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.0 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 11.0 days of rain per month and 9.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    15°C (60°F) Sea
    5.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.8 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 11.8 days of rain per month and 5.3 hours of sun per day.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    13°C (56°F) Sea
    5.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.8 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 11.8 days of rain per month and 5.3 hours of sun per day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    11°C (52°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.7 Days of Rain

    The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 19.7 days of rain per month and 9.5 hours of sun per day.

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