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The best time to visit Rockhampton

Month-by-month climate averages for Rockhampton, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

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

Rockhampton is warmest in February (highs near 32°C) and coldest in July (lows around 12°C), with roughly 878 mm of precipitation across the year and December 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 Rockhampton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Rockhampton weather by month

what to expect in Rockhampton through the year

Here is Rockhampton'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 Rockhampton by season.

Jan
31°
23°
Hot
Feb
32°
22°
Hot
Mar
31°
22°
Hot
Apr
28°
18°
Warm
May
25°
15°
Warm
Jun
24°
13°
Warm
Jul
22°
12°
Warm
Aug
25°
14°
Warm
Sep
27°
15°
Warm
Oct
30°
17°
Hot
Nov
31°
21°
Hot
Dec
32°
22°
Hot
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Rockhampton?
The most comfortable time to visit Rockhampton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Rockhampton?
February is the warmest month in Rockhampton, averaging highs near 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Rockhampton?
July is the coldest month in Rockhampton, with lows around 12°C.
When is the rainy season in Rockhampton?
The wettest month in Rockhampton is usually December, out of roughly 878 mm of precipitation across the year.

Rockhampton month by month