May · Australia
Best time to visit Port Macquarie in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Macquarie in May
Average temperature 19°C, 61 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Port Macquarie scores 5.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 7 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.
May in Port Macquarie — workable with trade-offs
May averages 19°C (66°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? December scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Macquarie in May?
- In May, Port Macquarie averages 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Port Macquarie?
- May earns a 5.3/10 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 May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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