Climate Insights for Parkhurst

Rockhampton, State of Queensland, Australia

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
March
149mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Parkhurst is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 954mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 149mm of rainfall. Parkhurst 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Parkhurst sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 122mm Feb Precipitation: 118mm Mar Precipitation: 149mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm May Precipitation: 64mm Jun Precipitation: 36mm Jul Precipitation: 85mm Aug Precipitation: 29mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Dec Precipitation: 97mm
Precipitation

Parkhurst is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 954mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 149mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 18mm. That's 131mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Parkhurst is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Parkhurst, which began on March 20, 2026. Parkhurst 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 February at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 160mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 337mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 308mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 24°
May 21°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 21°
Oct 23°
Nov 25°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Parkhurst is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Parkhurst 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
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