Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Lake Macquarie, Australia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score54Mixed annual avg
Best months: December, January, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 23°C, sunshine averages 6.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1189mm. Sea temperatures average 21°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
1189mm
Annual total
Sun
6.9h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
54
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Macquarie, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August19°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Lake Macquarie's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August70mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Lake Macquarie's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJuly to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.2 hours average sun
August is brighter than Lake Macquarie's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August18°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August41 weather score
August scores below Lake Macquarie's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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