Our verdict
The best time to visit Port Macquarie is September-November
In summer, the temperature in Port Macquarie can rise as high as 29℃ (84℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 10℃ (49℉) at night.
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Port Macquarie, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around December. On average it rains the most days in March, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Port Macquarie. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!
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Port Macquarie seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Port Macquarie as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Port Macquarie is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Port Macquarie
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Port Macquarie for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Port Macquarie climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Port Macquarie for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Port Macquarie in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Macquarie in February
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Macquarie in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Macquarie in April
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Macquarie in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Macquarie in June
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Macquarie in July
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Port Macquarie in August
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Macquarie in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Port Macquarie in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Macquarie in November
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Macquarie in December
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Macquarie in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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