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.
Rainfall patterns show Dec as the wettest month with 203mm, while Sep receives just 8mm. Annual rainfall totals 977mm, spread across an average of 106 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Gladstone is 0.5°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 977mm is typical of the region's climate 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% |