Rockhampton Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia is 29°C (84°F), with daytime highs ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 32°C (90°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rockhampton compares to cities worldwide.
Rockhampton Monthly Temperatures
Rockhampton sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Nights are considerably cooler, with lows ranging from 23°C (73°F) in January to 11°C (52°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rockhampton by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Historical Rockhampton Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Rockhampton spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Rockhampton vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Rockhampton vs World: Temperature Compared
Rockhampton's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Rockhampton?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Rockhampton, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 42% — considered moderate. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 53% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Rockhampton's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Rockhampton climate page.
