Climate Insights for Rockhampton

The climate in Rockhampton is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 364mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Rockhampton is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, August, June. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Rockhampton has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 7°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Rockhampton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Rockhampton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Rockhampton, which began on June 21, 2026. Rockhampton is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 18 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rockhampton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.