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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Mackay is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Mackay is warmest in January (highs near 29°C) and coldest in June (lows around 16°C), with roughly 1393 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

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

Here 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.

Jan
29°
25°
Hot
Wettest
Feb
29°
24°
Hot
Mar
29°
24°
Hot
Apr
27°
22°
Warm
May
24°
18°
Warm
Jun
23°
16°
Warm
Jul
22°
16°
Warm
Aug
23°
16°
Warm
Sep
25°
19°
Warm
Oct
27°
20°
Warm
Nov
28°
23°
Warm
Dec
29°
24°
Hot

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Mackay?
The most comfortable time to visit Mackay is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Mackay?
January is the warmest month in Mackay, averaging highs near 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Mackay?
June is the coldest month in Mackay, with lows around 16°C.
When is the rainy season in Mackay?
The wettest month in Mackay is usually January, out of roughly 1393 mm of precipitation across the year.

Mackay month by month

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