Mackay Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mackay experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 16°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
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