Mackay Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Mackay Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


29°C
Highest Temp
9 Mar. 26

14°C
Lowest Temp
16 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary27.55°C

Coldest MonthAugust16.96°C

Wettest MonthFebruary13.79mm

Windiest MonthMarch31.3km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Mackay historically?

February is historically Mackay's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 36°C on 2018-11-26.

2. What is the coldest month in Mackay historically?

July is Mackay's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 16°C. The all-time record low of 10°C was recorded on 2019-07-19.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Mackay over the past 17 years?

Mackay's average annual rainfall is approximately 1479.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Mackay experience on average per year?

Mackay historically records approximately 213.3 rainy days per year. March has the highest number of rain days at an average of 25.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Mackay?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Mackay is 36°C on 2018-11-26.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Mackay?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Mackay is 10°C on 2019-07-19.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Mackay historically?

Mackay experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 72.7 kph was recorded on 2026-01-11.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Mackay during a year?

Usually, Mackay's humidity peaks in March at around 79.1% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 73.8%.