Climate Insights for Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia

Hottest
February
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
July
14°C low58°F low
Wettest
March
227 mm rain8.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Macquarie is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,285 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Macquarie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Macquarie is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Port Macquarie is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 50.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Port Macquarie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Macquarie is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 58°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°FebMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°MarMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 22°AprMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°MayMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°JunMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 15°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 15°SepMax: 19°Average: 18°Min: 16°OctMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 18°NovMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°DecMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 62°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 62°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 64°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 67°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 72°FMin: 70°F
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Port Macquarie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Port Macquarie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 77°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 126mmFebPrecipitation: 143mmMarPrecipitation: 227mmAprPrecipitation: 130mmMayPrecipitation: 111mmJunPrecipitation: 114mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmOctPrecipitation: 89mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmDecPrecipitation: 74mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inMarPrecipitation: 8.9inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Port Macquarie is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,285 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 227 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 58 mm. That's 169 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Port Macquarie is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2.3 in. That's 6.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Port Macquarie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Port Macquarie is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr21°70°F
May19°66°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Port Macquarie is during July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 25°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Port Macquarie is during July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 77°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Macquarie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Macquarie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
25 °C76 °F
23 km/h14 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
25 °C77 °F
22 km/h13 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
24 °C75 °F
21 km/h13 mph
227 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
20 km/h12 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
20 km/h12 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
18 °C64 °F
21 km/h13 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
21 km/h13 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
18 °C65 °F
20 km/h13 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
19 °C67 °F
22 km/h13 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
21 °C69 °F
22 km/h13 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
22 °C72 °F
21 km/h13 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
23 °C74 °F
22 km/h14 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in