Port Macquarie vs Sydney Weather Compared
Port Macquarie runs 0.6 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 22.8 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Port Macquarie collects 1,182mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 114mm gap. RefDat Comfort Scores land within two tenths of each other (6.9/10 for Port Macquarie, 7.0/10 for Sydney).
Summary Comparison
Port Macquarie
Avg Max Temp
22.8°C
Avg Min Temp
15.9°C
Annual Rainfall
1182mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
6.9/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Port Macquarie is 0.6 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Port Macquarie receives 114mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Port Macquarie Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Port Macquarie Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Port Macquarie Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Port Macquarie Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 26.6 | 21.4 | 19.7 | 84.3 | 117.9 | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| February | 27.1 | 26.5 | 21.2 | 19.5 | 183.5 | 82.3 | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| March | 25.2 | 25.5 | 19.2 | 17.2 | 125.9 | 58.9 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| April | 23.1 | 21.9 | 16.4 | 14.0 | 174.4 | 160.4 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| May | 20.0 | 18.8 | 13.6 | 11.4 | 116.9 | 159.7 | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| June | 18.0 | 16.0 | 10.1 | 7.7 | 79.1 | 139.8 | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| July | 17.2 | 16.1 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 65.1 | 38.4 | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| August | 20.5 | 19.4 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 59.5 | 35.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| September | 21.9 | 22.2 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 101.1 | 59.8 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| October | 22.2 | 21.7 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 49.0 | 41.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| November | 24.6 | 25.2 | 18.9 | 17.6 | 111.1 | 120.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| December | 26.8 | 26.8 | 20.0 | 19.1 | 32.4 | 53.2 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Port Macquarie offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Port Macquarie has higher average solar radiation.