Best Time to Visit Mackay: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Mackay: September, August, July, October.
- Best months for Mackay: September, August, July, October.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: February, January, March.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 216 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 28°C | 25°C | 223 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 27°C | 24°C | 170 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 26°C | 22°C | 88 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 24°C | 19°C | 54 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 22°C | 17°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 21°C | 16°C | 32 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.4 |
| August | 22°C | 16°C | 26 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 23°C | 19°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 25°C | 21°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 27°C | 23°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 28°C | 24°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mackay?
The best months are September, August, July, October.
When is the rainy season in Mackay?
The wettest months are February, January, March.