Coral Sea, Australia
Willis Island cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Willis Island in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 84°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 77°Fcoolest average high (August)
- 20%fewest rain days (October)
- 76%most rain days (January)
Weather in Willis Island right now
Weather in Willis Island by month
Average highs run from 77°F (25°C) in August to 84°F (29°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84 / 80°F29 / 27°C | 76% | 17 mph28 km/h | 85°F29°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| February | 84 / 80°F29 / 27°C | 75% | 19 mph30 km/h | 85°F29°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| March | 84 / 80°F29 / 27°C | 62% | 18 mph29 km/h | 85°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 82 / 80°F28 / 27°C | 45% | 21 mph34 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| May | 81 / 78°F27 / 25°C | 40% | 24 mph38 km/h | 81°F27°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| June | 78 / 76°F26 / 25°C | 30% | 23 mph37 km/h | 80°F26°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| July | 77 / 75°F25 / 24°C | 25% | 23 mph38 km/h | 79°F26°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| August | 77 / 74°F25 / 23°C | 27% | 23 mph37 km/h | 78°F26°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| September | 78 / 75°F25 / 24°C | 24% | 23 mph37 km/h | 78°F26°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| October | 79 / 77°F26 / 25°C | 20% | 19 mph31 km/h | 78°F26°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 81 / 79°F27 / 26°C | 26% | 19 mph31 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 83 / 80°F28 / 27°C | 47% | 18 mph29 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 9 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Willis Island
7 ships from 4 cruise lines are scheduled here, 10 visits in total. The next 10:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 292026 | Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 6 nights from Brisbane |
| Fri, Oct 302026 | Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 24 nights from Melbourne |
| Mon, Nov 162026 | Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Nov 242026 | Quantum of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 7 nights from Brisbane |
| Thu, Nov 262026 | Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 6 nights from Brisbane |
| Tue, Dec 12026 | Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Sun, Dec 62026 | Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 9 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Dec 82026 | Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Tue, Dec 152026 | Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 6 nights from Brisbane |
| Sat, Jan 22027 | Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 6 nights from Brisbane |
Ships that visit Willis Island
- Carnival EncounterCarnival Cruise Line
- Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise Line
- Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Quantum of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.