Mackay in January

January in Mackay is peak summer, and the weather reflects it. You're looking at average daily highs of 30.2 degrees.

Daytime highs average 30.2 degrees, dropping to 25.4 degrees overnight. That's a 5-degree swing between day and night. Warm days and warm nights. It doesn't cool down much, even after sunset.

January is 3.9 degrees warmer than the yearly average here.

Rainfall in January averages 172mm over about 19 days. That means roughly a 63% chance of rain on any given day, so definitely bring rain gear.

Solar exposure averages 24.3 MJ/m2 per day in January, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.

The Comfort Score is 4.4/10 for January. It's fine, but not the highlight of the calendar.

Packing tip: bring light, breathable clothing, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.

Being on the coast is a blessing in January. The afternoon sea breeze is nature's air conditioning.

Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Mackay in January with another destination.