When is the best time to go to Port Macquarie

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Macquarie, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Port Macquarie weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Macquarie are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Port Macquarie January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 161mm 7.9hrs 14.8hrs 25°C

Warm and wet weather often prevails in Port Macquarie during the month of January

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

January is in the summer in Port Macquarie and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 161mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Port Macquarie February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 171mm 7.4hrs 14hrs 25°C

February in Port Macquarie is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

February is in the summer in Port Macquarie and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Port Macquarie March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 196mm 7.4hrs 13.2hrs 25°C

The weather in March in Port Macquarie is characteristically warm and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Macquarie and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Port Macquarie April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 185mm 7.4hrs 12.2hrs 24°C

Port Macquarie's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Macquarie for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Port Macquarie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Port Macquarie May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 138mm 6.7hrs 11.4hrs 23°C

May is a wet month in Port Macquarie and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Macquarie for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Macquarie and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Port Macquarie June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 153mm 6.7hrs 14.8hrs 21°C

The climate in Port Macquarie during June can be summarized as mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Macquarie for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Port Macquarie and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Macquarie weather in June »

July

Port Macquarie July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 68mm 7.4hrs 14hrs 20°C

July in Port Macquarie is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

July is in the winter in Port Macquarie and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Macquarie weather in July »

August

Port Macquarie August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 69mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs 20°C

The weather in August in Port Macquarie is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

August is in the winter in Port Macquarie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Macquarie weather in August »

September

Port Macquarie September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 59mm 8.3hrs 12.2hrs 20°C

Port Macquarie's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Macquarie, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Port Macquarie and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Macquarie weather in September »

October

Port Macquarie October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 120mm 8.1hrs 11.4hrs 21°C

October is a damp month in Port Macquarie and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

October is in the spring in Port Macquarie and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Port Macquarie November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 116mm 8.4hrs 14.8hrs 22°C

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Port Macquarie during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

November is in the spring in Port Macquarie and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Macquarie weather in November »

December

Port Macquarie December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 129mm 8.3hrs 14hrs 23°C

December in Port Macquarie is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Macquarie.

December is in the summer in Port Macquarie and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Macquarie with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Port Macquarie weather stats

Port Macquarie weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.8°C 80.2°F
Driest month: September 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: August 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Wettest month: March 196mm 7.7ins
Warmest sea: February 25.1°C 77.2°F
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