August · Australia
Best time to visit Port Macquarie in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Macquarie in August
Average temperature 17°C, 34 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Port Macquarie scores 5.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Macquarie pairs koala hospital fame with river beaches and a coastal walk south of Coffs. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August in Port Macquarie — workable with trade-offs
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? December scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Macquarie in August?
- In August, Port Macquarie averages 17°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Port Macquarie?
- August earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Macquarie in August?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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