Port Macquarie has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌧️ | 28.9°C | 20.1°C | 24.5°C | 78% | 154 | 4.0 | 6.36 |
| February | 🌧️ | 28.5°C | 20.4°C | 24.4°C | 78% | 181 | 3.9 | 5.64 |
| March | 🌧️ | 27.5°C | 19.3°C | 23.4°C | 77% | 188 | 3.8 | 4.77 |
| April | ☔ | 25.5°C | 16.8°C | 21.1°C | 75% | 121 | 3.6 | 3.99 |
| May | ☔ | 23.1°C | 14.0°C | 18.6°C | 74% | 103 | 3.8 | 3.14 |
| June | ☔ | 21.1°C | 11.8°C | 16.4°C | 74% | 89 | 4.0 | 2.72 |
| July | ☀️ | 20.6°C | 11.4°C | 16.0°C | 72% | 61 | 4.0 | 3.00 |
| August | ☀️ | 21.7°C | 11.5°C | 16.6°C | 70% | 47 | 4.0 | 3.95 |
| September | ☀️ | 24.4°C | 13.0°C | 18.7°C | 71% | 48 | 4.0 | 5.07 |
| October | ☔ | 26.0°C | 14.6°C | 20.3°C | 73% | 89 | 4.0 | 5.73 |
| November | ☔ | 27.3°C | 16.2°C | 21.8°C | 76% | 125 | 4.1 | 6.09 |
| December | ☔ | 28.6°C | 18.2°C | 23.4°C | 76% | 119 | 4.0 | 6.48 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 78% in February · annual avg 75%
The warmest year in Port Macquarie's recorded history was 2002 (avg: 21.6°C), while the coldest was 1984 (avg: 19.3°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 16.4°C | 21.0°C | 25.7°C | 1639 | 76% | 4.0 m/s |
2024 | 17.2°C | 21.5°C | 25.8°C | 1486 | 76% | 3.8 m/s |
2023 | 16.1°C | 21.0°C | 25.9°C | 877 | 73% | 3.7 m/s |
2022 | 15.6°C | 19.8°C | 23.9°C | 1648 | 76% | 3.9 m/s |
2021 | 15.6°C | 20.1°C | 24.6°C | 1786 | 76% | 4.0 m/s |
2020 | 15.8°C | 20.7°C | 25.7°C | 1770 | 76% | 4.0 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 16.0°C | 21.4°C | 26.8°C | 443 | 71% | 3.9 m/s |
2018 | 16.5°C | 21.2°C | 25.9°C | 1045 | 73% | 3.9 m/s |
2017 | 16.3°C | 21.3°C | 26.2°C | 1401 | 74% | 3.9 m/s |
2016 | 16.3°C | 21.3°C | 26.4°C | 881 | 72% | 3.9 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), January is typically the hottest month in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with average high temperatures around 28.9°C.
July is the coldest month in Port Macquarie, with average low temperatures around 11.4°C.
March receives the most rainfall with approximately 188 mm, while August is the driest with 47 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 34.9°C in February 2017. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 9.2°C in July 1984.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Port Macquarie receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 6.48 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in New South Wales.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
