Weather forecast for todayMackay, Australia

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 4:20 am AEST

  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    21°C
Rain Shower
Rain Shower
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 24km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dewpoint: 19°C
  • Pressure: 1017.95mbar
  • Visibility: 11.27km
  • UV index: 0
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In Mackay, currently, expect sporadic rain showers throughout the day.
The temperature is a delightful 21°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the today's maximum of 25°C.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 25°C
  • 20°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 30mm
  • Wind: 27km/hESE 102°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 5:29 am AEST
  • Sunset: 6:07 pm AEST
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On Sunday, 18th of October, expect light rain showers throughout the day, with a break in the rain later in the day.
Elevated precipitation of 30mm is expected for today. A daytime temperature reaching up to a temperate 25°C will subtly contrast with a nighttime low of a pleasant 20°C.
The high temperature is forecasted to match October's standard maximum of 25.5°C.
Sunrise will be at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:07 pm; the daylight will last for 12h and 37min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 26°C.
Coldest period: 5 am - 7 am 21°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 80%.

Hourly weather forecast

Sunrise: 5:29 am
  • 6 am
  • 21°C
  • Feels like:
    21°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 25km/hESE 103°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1018mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 am
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 26km/hESE 108°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1019mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10 am
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 26km/hESE 104°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1020mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 12 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 27km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1018mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 10
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  • 2 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 26km/hE 101°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1017mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 4 pm
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 26km/hE 97°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1017mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 24km/hE 101°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1018mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:07 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 24km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1019mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    23°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 24km/hESE 104°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1020mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, showers are expected.
Rainfall is anticipated throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 3mm. With light precipitation of 3mm, the most intense rain will be falling from 8 am to 10 am.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 24°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 9 am to 3 pm.
The highest temperature today will be comparable to October's typical maximum. The night temperature will be also comparable to the standard October low of 21°C.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:20:00 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 4:20 am AEST, the temperature is 21°C.

On Sunday, in Mackay, expect light rain showers throughout the day, with a break in the rain later in the day.

Yes. With a probability of 80%, increased precipitation of 30mm is anticipated.

Today, the highest temperature will be 25°C, while the lowest temperature will be 20°C.
The maximum temperature today will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 21°C.

On Sunday, in Mackay, sunrise will be at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:07 pm (AEST).

In Mackay, Australia, today, there will be 12h and 37min of daylight.