Sydney weather in March (New South Wales, Australia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Sydney this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During March, Sydney experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Sydney in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 214 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Sydney. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sydney, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 214 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

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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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?

For visitors traveling to Sydney, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sydney.

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