Mackay Weather in August
What's the weather like in Mackay (Queensland) in August 2024?
The climate in Mackay during August can be summarized as mild and dry.
August is in the winter in Mackay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Average temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 29 mm 1.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mackay with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Mackay
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mackay in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Mackay weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 337mm 13.3ins |
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