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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
30
29
Feb
29
29
Mar
28
27
Apr
27
26
May
24
23
Jun
23
22
Jul
22
20
Aug
23
24
Sep
26
26
Oct
27
26
Nov
29
28
Dec
29
29

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
172
268
Feb
260
130
Mar
142
175
Apr
117
137
May
70
34
Jun
53
18
Jul
20
31
Aug
35
63
Sep
11
81
Oct
28
111
Nov
136
290
Dec
230
242

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.

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