Sydney weather in March (New South Wales, Australia)

Curious about the March weather in Sydney? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sydney the weather in March is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Sydney in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in Australia in March

Find out more about the weather in Australia in March and which places have the best weather 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 Sydney in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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