Climate Insights for Rockhampton

The climate in Rockhampton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 719mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Rockhampton vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Rockhampton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 719mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 108mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 15mm. That's 93mm 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.

Rockhampton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/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 February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Rockhampton is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.