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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

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

Temperature Comparison

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)
Jan
27
27
Feb
27
26
Mar
25
26
Apr
23
22
May
20
19
Jun
18
16
Jul
17
16
Aug
20
19
Sep
22
22
Oct
22
22
Nov
25
25
Dec
27
27

Rainfall Comparison

Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Jan
84
118
Feb
184
82
Mar
126
59
Apr
174
160
May
117
160
Jun
79
140
Jul
65
38
Aug
60
36
Sep
101
60
Oct
49
41
Nov
111
121
Dec
32
53

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.

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