Mackay in December

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
12Rainy days (117 mm)
13:17 hDaylight
05:21Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 25° J 28° 25° F 27° 24° M 26° 22° A 24° 19° M 22° 17° J 21° 16° J 22° 16° A 23° 19° S 25° 21° O 27° 23° N 28° 24° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C216 mm 17– – 6.2
February 28°C25°C223 mm 17– – 6.1
March 27°C24°C170 mm 15– – 6.7
April 26°C22°C88 mm 13– – 7.3
May 24°C19°C54 mm 11– – 7.7
June 22°C17°C42 mm 8– – 8.0
July 21°C16°C32 mm 4– – 8.4
August 22°C16°C26 mm 4– – 8.5
September 23°C19°C16 mm 4– – 8.6
October 25°C21°C35 mm 6– – 8.3
November 27°C23°C65 mm 9– – 7.9
December 28°C24°C117 mm 12– – 7.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mackay in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 24°C.

When is the best time to visit Mackay?

The best months are September, August, July, October.