Mackay Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Mackay, Australia has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 91/100). Annual average high: 25.4°C, total rainfall: 1000mm.
When is the best time to visit Mackay?
91
September is the best month to visit Mackay with a travel score of 91/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 24°C, 4 rain days, and 11.3 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
74
Jan
72
Feb
77
Mar
81
Apr
84
May
85
Jun
87
Jul
89
Aug
91
Sep
88
Oct
84
Nov
80
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Mackay each month?
25.4°C
Avg High
20.7°C
Avg Low
1000mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Mackay get?
Mackay receives 1000mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 204mm, while September is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Mackay?
January
74
28°C
Low: 25°C
16 rain days
Good
February
72
28°C
Low: 24°C
17 rain days
Good
March
77
28°C
Low: 24°C
13 rain days
Good
April
81
26°C
Low: 22°C
11 rain days
Excellent
May
84
24°C
Low: 19°C
8 rain days
Excellent
June
85
22°C
Low: 17°C
6 rain days
Excellent
July
87
21°C
Low: 16°C
4 rain days
Excellent
August
89
22°C
Low: 16°C
4 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit91
24°C
Low: 19°C
4 rain days
Excellent
October
88
26°C
Low: 21°C
6 rain days
Excellent
November
84
27°C
Low: 23°C
9 rain days
Excellent
December
80
28°C
Low: 24°C
12 rain days
Good
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