The weather in January in Mackay

It's hot in January in Mackay with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Mackay. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Mackay, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2022, Mackay reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 366 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Mackay

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mackay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Mackay New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 366 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 25 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Mackay with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Mackay is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Mackay, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Mackay

Temperature in January in Mackay over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Mackay, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Mackay

Total precipitation in January in Mackay over the years

Daily UV index in January in Mackay

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Mackay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Mackay by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mackay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.