Mackay Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Mackay's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 30.2 degrees. That gives Mackay an annual average daytime high of 26.3 degrees, 0.8 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 30.2 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 14.0 degrees in June. That is a 16.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 20.7 degrees across the year, 2.2 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,273mm across 159 rain days, close to the Queensland average. The wettest month is February at 260mm, and September is the driest at 11mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
Our Comfort Score puts September on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 4.4/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to September if you're picking the best time to visit Mackay.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.3/10 - Ranked #22 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 29.5 | 24.6 | 661 | 4.7 |
| Autumn | 26.2 | 21.9 | 329 | 6.9 |
| Winter | 22.5 | 15.0 | 108 | 9.0 |
| Spring | 27.1 | 21.1 | 176 | 8.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Mackay.
30.2°C, 172mm rain February
29.3°C, 260mm rain March
28.1°C, 142mm rain April
26.7°C, 117mm rain May
23.9°C, 70mm rain June
22.7°C, 53mm rain July
21.6°C, 20mm rain August
23.2°C, 35mm rain September
25.5°C, 11mm rain October
27.1°C, 28mm rain November
28.6°C, 136mm rain December
29.0°C, 230mm rain
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