When is the best time to go to Mackay
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mackay, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Mackay
Mackay weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mackay are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 301mm | 9.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Mackay during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mackay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Mackay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mackay with around 301mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 337mm | 8.1hrs | 13.6hrs |
February in Mackay is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mackay.
February is in the summer in Mackay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mackay with around 337mm 13.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 317mm | 7.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Mackay is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mackay.
March is in the fall / autumn in Mackay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mackay with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 155mm | 7.4hrs | 12.4hrs |
Mackay's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mackay.
April is in the fall / autumn in Mackay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mackay with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 108mm | 7.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Mackay and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mackay.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mackay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mackay with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 63mm | 7.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
The climate in Mackay during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mackay.
June is in the winter in Mackay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mackay with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 44mm | 7.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
July in Mackay is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mackay, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Mackay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 29mm | 9.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Mackay is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mackay, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Mackay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 17mm | 10hrs | 12.4hrs |
Mackay's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mackay, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Mackay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 44mm | 10.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Mackay and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mackay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Mackay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 100mm | 9.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
The climate in Mackay during November can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Mackay.
November is in the spring in Mackay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 193mm | 9.7hrs | 13.6hrs |
December in Mackay is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mackay for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Mackay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
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