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Australia Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Australia in March.

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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 to Expect in Australia in March

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Liawenee at 16°C (61°F) and very hot in Marble Bar at 39°C (102°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Marble Bar and 4°C (39°F) in Liawenee.

To explore the conditions in Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 9.4 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 375 mm (15 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Melbourne typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Melbourne sees around 226 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Australia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Melbourne)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October20°C (68°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Australia in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Australia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Australia

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

Temperature range in Australia (March)

Precipitation variation in Australia (March)

Melbourne

In March Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
226 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Sydney

In March Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
214 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Gold Coast

In March Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
215 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Gold Coast →

Brisbane

In March Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
232 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Brisbane →

Perth

In March Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
299 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Australia in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Melbourne 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sydney 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Cairns 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Gold Coast 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Perth 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Uluru 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Australia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Australia in March?

March in Australia brings excellent weather. In Melbourne, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Australia in March?

Daytime temperatures in Melbourne peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in March, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Australia get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Melbourne averages just 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Australia.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Australia?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Australia. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is excellent. 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 excellent weather in Melbourne. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have good weather conditions.

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