Australia weather in March

Considering a trip to Australia this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Australia in March?

Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. March falls during the summer season.

During the day the temperature is moderate in Bronte at 17°C and very warm in Purnululu National Park at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Purnululu National Park and 7°C in Bronte.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 9.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 375 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Melbourne. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 226 hours of sunshine in Melbourne. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at March's conditions in Australia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Australia's yearly weather, check out our Australia climate page.

Where to go in Australia in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Australia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Australia

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?

Average weather in Melbourne

In March Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Melbourne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
26°C 
15°C 
227 hours 
53 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
13°C 
226 hours 
40 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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21°C 
11°C 
180 hours 
56 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Melbourne

Average weather in Sydney

In March Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sydney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
26°C 
20°C 
207 hours 
110 mm 
12 days 
25°C 
19°C 
214 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
>>  
23°C 
16°C 
192 hours 
79 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Sydney

Average weather in Gold Coast

In March Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gold Coast
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
23°C 
210 hours 
167 mm 
14 days 
26°C 
21°C 
215 hours 
120 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
>>  
25°C 
19°C 
210 hours 
78 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Gold Coast

Average weather in Brisbane

In March Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Brisbane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
22°C 
233 hours 
152 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
20°C 
232 hours 
107 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
>>  
26°C 
18°C 
239 hours 
60 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Brisbane

Average weather in Perth

In March Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Perth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
19°C 
320 hours 
19 mm 
6 days 
30°C 
17°C 
299 hours 
20 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
>>  
26°C 
15°C 
251 hours 
28 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Perth

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.

Is March the best time to visit Australia?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Australia. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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