Mackay 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Mackay's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Mackay range between 14.0°C in winter and 30.2°C in summer, a variation of 7.0°C across the year.
Feb brings the heaviest precipitation at 260mm, contrasting sharply with Sep's mere 11mm. The city receives 1273mm annually over approximately 159 rain days.
Mackay runs 0.8°C cooler than the Queensland average. The 1273mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Mackay. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Mackay'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 Mackay's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Mackay reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 26.3°C, while the average minimum is 20.7°C. This 5.6°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Mackay showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1273mm, 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 | 30.2 | 25.4 | 172 | 19 | 24.3 | 68% |
| February | 29.3 | 24.4 | 260 | 23 | 21.4 | 66% |
| March | 28.1 | 24.3 | 142 | 24 | 19.2 | 68% |
| April | 26.7 | 21.7 | 117 | 19 | 17.5 | 63% |
| May | 23.9 | 19.7 | 70 | 20 | 14.7 | 66% |
| June | 22.7 | 14.0 | 53 | 6 | 14.7 | 54% |
| July | 21.6 | 14.6 | 20 | 6 | 15.6 | 53% |
| August | 23.2 | 16.5 | 35 | 8 | 18.0 | 63% |
| September | 25.5 | 18.7 | 11 | 3 | 21.1 | 51% |
| October | 27.1 | 21.0 | 28 | 6 | 24.9 | 55% |
| November | 28.6 | 23.7 | 136 | 8 | 25.0 | 57% |
| December | 29.0 | 24.1 | 230 | 17 | 22.5 | 64% |