Port Macquarie Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Port Macquarie's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 27.1 degrees. That gives Port Macquarie an annual average daytime high of 22.8 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.1 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.0 degrees in July. That is a 17.1 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 15.9 degrees across the year, 3.4 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,182mm across 143 rain days, 31 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is February at 184mm, and December is the driest at 32mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between February and December is massive, so timing your visit matters.
By our reckoning, October (8.9/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (4.5/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to October for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.2/10 - Ranked #30 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 27.0 | 20.9 | 300 | 7.6 |
| Autumn | 22.8 | 16.4 | 417 | 7.0 |
| Winter | 18.6 | 10.8 | 204 | 5.5 |
| Spring | 22.9 | 15.3 | 261 | 8.7 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Port Macquarie.
27.0°C, 84mm rain February
27.1°C, 184mm rain March
25.2°C, 126mm rain April
23.1°C, 174mm rain May
20.0°C, 117mm rain June
18.0°C, 79mm rain July
17.2°C, 65mm rain August
20.5°C, 60mm rain September
21.9°C, 101mm rain October
22.2°C, 49mm rain November
24.6°C, 111mm rain December
26.8°C, 32mm rain
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