Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mackay Climate
Mackay is a city in Australia (04) with a population of about 84,333. Its average annual temperature is 22.9°C (73°F), with roughly 1613 mm of rain per year.
22.9°C
Avg Temp
1613
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mackay Climate
Mackay has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F) and receives about 1613 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.9°C
Avg Temp
1613
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 289 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 365 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 240 mm |
| April | 24° / 74° | 129 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 102 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 45 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 38 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 33 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 23 mm |
| October | 24° / 75° | 54 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 108 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 187 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mackay
The most comfortable months to visit Mackay are typically September, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mackay are typically September, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mackay, Australia has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C and about 1613 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Mackay average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.