Mackay Weather in October
What's the weather like in Mackay (Queensland) in October 2024?
The climate in Mackay during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Mackay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Average temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 44 mm 1.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest 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.
October temperatures in Mackay
October rainfall
October 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 October 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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