Gladstone 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Gladstone's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 11.5°C up to 30.5°C, with a notable 7.5°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Dec brings the heaviest precipitation at 203mm, contrasting sharply with Sep's mere 8mm. The city receives 977mm annually over approximately 106 rain days.
Gladstone runs 0.5°C cooler than the Queensland average. The 977mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Gladstone. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Gladstone's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Gladstone's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Gladstone reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 26.6°C, while the average minimum is 18.7°C. This 7.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Gladstone showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 977mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 24.3 | 114 | 21 | 24.2 | 63% |
| February | 30.1 | 23.1 | 70 | 10 | 23.2 | 57% |
| March | 28.8 | 22.3 | 98 | 13 | 19.6 | 60% |
| April | 26.3 | 19.4 | 187 | 10 | 16.2 | 60% |
| May | 24.4 | 17.0 | 22 | 6 | 14.6 | 56% |
| June | 22.3 | 11.5 | 44 | 6 | 13.7 | 46% |
| July | 21.6 | 12.3 | 16 | 3 | 14.5 | 47% |
| August | 23.6 | 14.9 | 113 | 5 | 16.6 | 57% |
| September | 25.9 | 16.4 | 8 | 2 | 21.1 | 43% |
| October | 27.0 | 18.8 | 48 | 6 | 23.8 | 51% |
| November | 28.8 | 21.8 | 54 | 9 | 24.8 | 53% |
| December | 29.3 | 22.6 | 203 | 15 | 24.3 | 58% |