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Mackay, Australia Snapshot 2026
Where is Mackay?
Mackay, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Mackay
- Population
- 121.7K
- Coordinates
- -21.15°, 149.17°
Mackay is a city in Australia with a population of approximately 121.7K. Average temperatures range from 17°C (62°F) in July to 29°C (83°F) in February. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September.
Time in Mackay right now
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
IANA time zone
Australia/Brisbane
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Mackay
Daylight in Mackay today
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Day length
10h 51m
Climate normals for Mackay
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Wet 
February
Fair March
Wet April
Good May best
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Excellent November
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Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 25°C | 33°C / 29°C | 16days (261 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 25°C | 34°C / 29°C | 16days (172 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 79% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 28°C / 25°C | 32°C / 28°C | 16days (184 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 79% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 23°C | 29°C / 25°C | 11days (87 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 77% Humid | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 20°C | 25°C / 21°C | 8days (51 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 76% Humid | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 22°C / 17°C | 23°C / 18°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 17°C | 22°C / 17°C | 5days (57 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 17°C | 23°C / 17°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 20°C | 26°C / 21°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 22°C | 29°C / 24°C | 7days (40 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 27°C / 24°C | 31°C / 26°C | 8days (54 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 25°C | 33°C / 28°C | 12days (129 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 28°C / 25°C . Feb: 29°C / 25°C . Mar: 28°C / 25°C . Apr: 26°C / 23°C . May: 24°C / 20°C . Jun: 22°C / 17°C . Jul: 22°C / 17°C . Aug: 22°C / 17°C . Sep: 24°C / 20°C . Oct: 26°C / 22°C . Nov: 27°C / 24°C . Dec: 28°C / 25°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 261 mm. Feb: 172 mm. Mar: 184 mm. Apr: 87 mm. May: 51 mm. Jun: 27 mm. Jul: 57 mm. Aug: 19 mm. Sep: 13 mm. Oct: 40 mm. Nov: 54 mm. Dec: 129 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 79%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 77%. May: 76%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 75%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 29°C . Mar: 28°C . Apr: 27°C . May: 24°C . Jun: 22°C . Jul: 21°C . Aug: 21°C . Sep: 23°C . Oct: 26°C . Nov: 28°C . Dec: 28°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mackay has a population of approximately 121.7K.
The best months to visit Mackay are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Mackay receives approximately 1094mm of rainfall annually across 110 rainy days.
Mackay is located in Australia, in the Oceania region.