Rockhampton Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Rockhampton's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 32.7 degrees. That gives Rockhampton an annual average daytime high of 27.9 degrees, 0.8 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 32.7 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.9 degrees in July. That is a 21.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 18.0 degrees across the year, 0.5 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 957mm across 109 rain days, 29 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is August at 191mm, and September is the driest at 4mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (August) gets over 52 times as much rain as the driest (September).
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, May comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 9.6 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 3.8.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to May for the peak-comfort window.
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: 6.9/10 - Ranked #59 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 | 32.1 | 23.1 | 313 | 4.3 |
| Autumn | 27.4 | 18.9 | 266 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 22.8 | 12.0 | 268 | 8.7 |
| Spring | 29.2 | 17.9 | 110 | 7.2 |
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 Rockhampton.
32.7°C, 99mm rain February
32.2°C, 48mm rain March
30.4°C, 118mm rain April
26.9°C, 128mm rain May
25.0°C, 20mm rain June
22.4°C, 61mm rain July
21.4°C, 16mm rain August
24.5°C, 191mm rain September
26.9°C, 4mm rain October
29.4°C, 50mm rain November
31.3°C, 56mm rain December
31.4°C, 166mm rain
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