Cairns weather in March (Queensland, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Cairns as March approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Cairns typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C.

Precipitation

Cairns in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cairns climate page with graphs.

 

Cairns, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 226 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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