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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 2°C

Rockhampton weather

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Clear,warmer tomorrow

European, the American and the German model put Rockhampton's high today between 28° and 30°, a 2° split. Tomorrow looks clear around 31°, with a 0% chance of rain.

28°13°
31°13°
30°13°
28°14°
26°17°
26°17°
Todaysplit ±2°Tomorrowsplit ±3°Mondaysplit ±3°Tuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
28°
Clear
Today 28°·Low 14°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
30°
Clear
Today 30°·Low 11°·Rain 0%
GermanDWD ICON
28°
Mostly clear
Today 28°·Low 13°·Rain 0%
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Rockhampton weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Rockhampton swings 20°C across the year, from 32°C highs in February to 12°C lows in July, and December is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 878 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
February
32°C average high
Coldest month
July
12°C average low
Wettest month
December
878 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
81,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Rockhampton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Rockhampton hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Rockhampton 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Clear
28° 13°
±2°
Tomorrow
Clear
31° 13°
±3°
Mon
Mostly clear
30° 13°
±3°
Tue
Cloudy
28° 14°
±3°
Wed
Light drizzle
26° 17°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
26° 17°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
26° 17°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
24° 16°
models agree
Sun
Partly cloudy
26° 15°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
26° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
26° 18°
models agree
Wed
Partly cloudy
26° 16°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
27° 16°
±2°
Fri
Cloudy
27° 17°
models agree

Rockhampton, Queensland. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Rockhampton right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Rockhampton's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Rockhampton weather by month

what to expect in Rockhampton through the year

Here is Rockhampton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Rockhampton by season.

Jan
31°
23°
Hot
Feb
32°
22°
Hot
Mar
31°
22°
Hot
Apr
28°
18°
Warm
May
25°
15°
Warm
Jun
24°
13°
Warm
Jul
22°
12°
Warm
Aug
25°
14°
Warm
Sep
27°
15°
Warm
Oct
30°
17°
Hot
Nov
31°
21°
Hot
Dec
32°
22°
Hot
Wettest

What Rockhampton's weather is like through the year

Rockhampton runs from warm summers, with February highs near 32°C, to cold winters, when July lows sit around 12°C (a swing of about 20°C across the year). December is usually the wettest month, and Rockhampton sees roughly 878 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Rockhampton

The most comfortable time to visit Rockhampton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Rockhampton?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C96±2.0 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
91
/100rank #2
88±0.7°C97±1.3 km/t8994% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
85
/100rank #3
77±1.3°C91±4.3 km/t8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1495 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Rockhampton, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 91. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Australia? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°28° to 30°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±3°30° to 33°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±3°29° to 32°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±3°26° to 29°±10%0% to 10% chance
Wed±2°25° to 27°±42%3% to 45% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Rockhampton

today, local time
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
17:53
Daylight
12h 2m

Common questions

What's the weather in Rockhampton today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Rockhampton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Rockhampton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Rockhampton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Rockhampton?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Rockhampton (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the German at 91. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Rockhampton?
February is typically the warmest month in Rockhampton, with average highs around 32°C.
How cold does Rockhampton get?
The coldest month in Rockhampton is July, when overnight lows average about 12°C.
How much rain does Rockhampton get?
Rockhampton sees roughly 878 mm of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Rockhampton?
The most comfortable time to visit Rockhampton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Rockhampton?
Rarely - Rockhampton very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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