Mackay Forecast

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Forecast issued at 4:55 am EST on Thursday 2 October 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday

Summary: Max 32; Sunny.; Chance of any rain: 5%

Sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.

Fire Danger - Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 8:20 am to 3:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Location	Min	Max
Mackay	–	32
Bowen	–	32
Carmila	–	32
Hamilton Island	–	27
Proserpine	–	36

Friday 3 October

Summary: Min 18; Max 32; Sunny.; Chance of any rain: 5%

Sunny. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.

Sun protection recommended from 8:10 am to 3:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

Saturday 4 October

Summary: Min 17; Max 28; Mostly sunny.; Chance of any rain: 10%

Mostly sunny. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning easterly 20 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.

Sun protection recommended from 8:20 am to 3:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]

Sunday 5 October

Summary: Min 19; Max 27; Partly cloudy.; Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm; Chance of any rain: 30%

Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.

Sun protection recommended from 8:20 am to 3:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]

Monday 6 October

Summary: Min 18; Max 28; Partly cloudy.; Chance of any rain: 20%

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending easterly during the morning.

Tuesday 7 October

Summary: Min 17; Max 29; Mostly sunny.; Chance of any rain: 10%

Mostly sunny. Light winds.

Wednesday 8 October

Summary: Min 17; Max 29; Mostly sunny.; Chance of any rain: 10%