Atherton weather in March (Queensland, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Atherton during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Atherton generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Atherton in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

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 April, 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 Atherton climate page with graphs.

 

Atherton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (51 KM, 32 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Atherton in March?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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