When is the best time to go to Rockhampton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rockhampton, 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 Rockhampton
Rockhampton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rockhampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 157mm | 8.5hrs | 14.2hrs |
The weather in January in Rockhampton is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rockhampton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Rockhampton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 145mm | 7.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
February in Rockhampton is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rockhampton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Rockhampton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 127mm | 8.1hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Rockhampton is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rockhampton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Rockhampton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 62mm | 8.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Rockhampton's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rockhampton.
April is in the fall / autumn in Rockhampton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 62mm | 7.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rockhampton and the temperature is generally warm.
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 Rockhampton.
May is in the fall / autumn in Rockhampton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 40mm | 8hrs | 14.2hrs |
The climate in Rockhampton during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rockhampton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Rockhampton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 40mm 1.6 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 37mm | 8.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
July in Rockhampton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rockhampton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Rockhampton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 37mm 1.5 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 31mm | 9.3hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Rockhampton is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rockhampton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Rockhampton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 31mm 1.2 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 25mm | 9.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
Rockhampton's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rockhampton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Rockhampton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 25mm 1 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 51mm | 9.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Rockhampton and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rockhampton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Rockhampton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 51mm 2 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 75mm | 9.3hrs | 14.2hrs |
November in Rockhampton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
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 Rockhampton.
November is in the spring in Rockhampton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Rockhampton weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 127mm | 9.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
December in Rockhampton is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rockhampton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Rockhampton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 127mm 5 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rockhampton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 157mm 6.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
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