What’s the climate like in Mackay?
The current climate of Mackay features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mackay in recent years was 38°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in July 2022.
On average, Mackay receives 1499 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Mackay?
The best time to visit Mackay for sunny weather is May through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mackay. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Mackay
The climate table of Mackay shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 366 | 290 | 213 | 176 | 109 | 34 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 64 | 120 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in July
- Precipitation: 1499 mm per year, averaging 125 mm per month
- Driest months: 24 mm in August, September and 34 mm in June
- Wettest months: 366 mm in January, 290 mm in February and 213 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Mackay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mackay, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mackay
This graph shows how much precipitation Mackay, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mackay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mackay, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mackay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mackay, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mackay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mackay, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Mackay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mackay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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