The best time to visit Mackay
Month-by-month climate averages for Mackay, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Mackay is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Mackay is warmest in January (highs near 29°C) and coldest in June (lows around 15°C), with roughly 1461 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and July.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Mackay forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Mackay weather by month
what to expect in Mackay through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Mackay's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Mackay by season.