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Mackenzie River

Mackenzie River is a locality in Queensland, Australia. It has a population of about 84 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population84
Local time13:41
22.92° S, 148.74° EElevation 146 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4705
The year in Mackenzie Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mackenzie River at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in December

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

84 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 137 km

Weather in Mackenzie River

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
33°C

Showers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°22°6.4 mm
Wed28 Oct31°22°17.3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°22.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°18°13.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°21°0.9 mm
Mon2 Nov32°22°
Tue3 Nov33°22°1 mm
Wed4 Nov34°23°3.1 mm
Thu5 Nov33°23°

When to go to Mackenzie River

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353644627588909081585036
High33°32°31°29°25°22°22°24°28°31°32°34°
Low23°23°21°18°15°12°11°12°15°18°20°22°
Rain (mm)868449393230202518427096
Wet days13141291054427912

What's on in Mackenzie River

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Mackenzie River

All monuments

Nature around Mackenzie River

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mackenzie River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 5 km

Fossils in Australia
Permian · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Mackenzie River

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

4705

Places near Mackenzie River

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mackenzie River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mackenzie River.
What is the hottest month in Mackenzie River?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mackenzie River?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mackenzie River?
February is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mackenzie River?
The postal code of Mackenzie River is 4705.