Best time to go to Mackay Average weather of Mackay, Australia

When is the best time to go to Mackay?

When is the best time to go to Mackay? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Mackay are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
The rainiest months are January, February and March

Annual weather in Mackay

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Weather details in Mackay month by month

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Weather and climate in Mackay

Mackay enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mackay is 79°F (ranging from 72°F in july to 85°F in february). Annual rainfall is 73.1in, with a minimum of 1.1in in september and a maximum of 16.1in in march.

Between the months of january and march the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and it rains about 16.1in each month.
Between the months of april and june the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 65°F and it rains about 11% of the time in june.
Between july and october the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains in october about 2in.
Between the months of november and december the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and it rains about 24% of the time in december.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mackay

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mackay: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mackay

Find out when Mackay has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Mackay

Very low season in Mackay
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
Low season in Mackay
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June and November.
Peak season in Mackay
The largest number of tourists visiting Mackay is during: July, August, September, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Mackay month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Mackay month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Mackay. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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