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Darwin weather in March (Northern Territory, Australia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Darwin during March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Darwin includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 33°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Darwin in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Darwin.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Darwin. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Darwin, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 285 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in March

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 29°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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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