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Mackay weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Mackay, Queensland in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Mackay averages 29°C by day and 25°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Mackay averages a daytime high of 29°C and an overnight low of 25°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Mackay sees roughly 1393 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Mackay forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Mackay in January?
Mackay averages a daytime high of 29°C in January, with overnight lows around 25°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Mackay in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Mackay, out of roughly 1393 mm of precipitation across the year.

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