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Mackay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mackay has a subtropical climate with many humid days. Average maximum temperatures range from 30°C in summer to a mild 23°C in winter.

December is the start of the rainy season, which can last until April. Meaning high humidity and daily rainfall.

Best time to visit Mackay would be in spring. Its dry most of the time, however it’s also a lot more warm and humid than in winter.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Mackay experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 16°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mackay has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1204 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Mackay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 257 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mackay Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Mackay

Wed   Jan 15
34°C | 23°C
N 6 m/s
16 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
34°C | 23°C
N 6 m/s
7.6 mm
almost clear and small chance of rain

almost clear and small chance of rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
35°C | 23°C
E 5 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mackay in Australia

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Mackay?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mackay?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mackay?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mackay?
    February tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mackay?
    September is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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