Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rockhampton Climate
Rockhampton is a city in Australia (04) with a population of about 81,021. Its average annual temperature is 22.6°C (73°F), with roughly 951 mm of rain per year.
22.6°C
Avg Temp
951
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Rockhampton Climate
Rockhampton has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F) and receives about 951 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.6°C
Avg Temp
951
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 166 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 165 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 107 mm |
| April | 24° / 74° | 59 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 60 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 35 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 33 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 30 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 25 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 53 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 86 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 132 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 Rockhampton
The most comfortable months to visit Rockhampton are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 10°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rockhampton are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rockhampton, Australia has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C and about 951 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Rockhampton average about 32°C (89°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.