Mackay weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Good
Best time to visit: April, September – December
What is the weather like in Mackay in February?
In February, Mackay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 250 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mackay.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 73 | 71 | 72 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 17 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min05:53 – 18:42
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Mackay in February: quick answers
Is Mackay hot in February?
Yes. In February, Mackay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 4 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Mackay in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Mackay in February?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 250 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences