Mackay vs Brisbane Weather Compared
Mackay runs 0.6 degrees warmer than Brisbane on average, 26.3 degrees to 25.7 degrees across the year. Brisbane collects 1,581mm of rain a year to Mackay's 1,273mm, a 308mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Brisbane edges out Mackay 7.3/10 to 7.1/10.
Summary Comparison
Mackay
Avg Max Temp
26.3°C
Avg Min Temp
20.7°C
Annual Rainfall
1273mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.1/10
Brisbane
Avg Max Temp
25.7°C
Avg Min Temp
16.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1581mm
Days >35°C
4
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.3/10
Key Differences
- Mackay is 0.6 degrees warmer on average than Brisbane
- Brisbane receives 308mm more annual rainfall than Mackay
- Brisbane experiences 4 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Mackay Max (°C) |
Brisbane Max (°C) |
Mackay Min (°C) |
Brisbane Min (°C) |
Mackay Rain (mm) |
Brisbane Rain (mm) |
Mackay Comfort | Brisbane Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2 | 29.4 | 25.4 | 21.6 | 171.6 | 267.7 | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| February | 29.3 | 29.2 | 24.4 | 21.2 | 259.6 | 130.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| March | 28.1 | 27.0 | 24.3 | 19.3 | 141.7 | 175.1 | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| April | 26.7 | 25.6 | 21.7 | 16.6 | 117.2 | 137.1 | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| May | 23.9 | 22.6 | 19.7 | 13.5 | 70.1 | 34.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| June | 22.7 | 21.5 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 52.7 | 17.9 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| July | 21.6 | 20.1 | 14.6 | 9.9 | 19.9 | 30.9 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| August | 23.2 | 24.2 | 16.5 | 12.5 | 35.0 | 63.4 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| September | 25.5 | 25.7 | 18.7 | 13.0 | 11.1 | 81.3 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| October | 27.1 | 26.4 | 21.0 | 15.4 | 28.0 | 111.0 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| November | 28.6 | 27.8 | 23.7 | 19.0 | 136.5 | 290.2 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| December | 29.0 | 29.3 | 24.1 | 20.5 | 230.0 | 241.7 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Brisbane edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Mackay offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Brisbane's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Mackay has higher average solar radiation.