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19°
Clear
Feels Like: 19°
Min: 16°
Max: 23°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 23°C and dropping to 18°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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09:38
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22:39
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Weather in Mackay today, September 16, 2026
Mackay starts September 16, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 0% near 00:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 16°C toward a daytime high of about 23°C. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 93%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Winds stay light, near 4.6 km/h by 13:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Later hours favour clearer intervals, as cloud stays near 1% around 23:00. The afternoon is the better half for outdoor time. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. The sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:54, for a total of 11 hours 54 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, settled sunshine in Mackay on September 16, 2026 makes outdoor timing easier, with highs near 23°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Mackay
How warm does it get in Mackay?
The warmest month in Mackay is February, with average high temperatures of 28°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.
How cold does it get in Mackay?
The coldest month in Mackay is July, with average low temperatures of 16°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Mackay?
The wettest month in Mackay is January, with an average of 303mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Mackay?
The driest month in Mackay is September, with an average of 19mm of precipitation.
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