Australia weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Australia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Australia in March?
Weather in Australia varies in March, with temperatures ranging from moderate to very warm and precipitation ranging from low to heavy. March is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures vary from moderate in Bronte at 17°C (62°F) to very warm in Purnululu National Park at 37°C (98°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (76°F) in Purnululu National Park and 7°C (44°F) in Bronte.
Precipitation in March varies from low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 9.4mm (0.4 inches) to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 375mm (15 inches). It is the driest month of the year in Melbourne. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 226 hours of sunshine in Melbourne during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Australia climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Australia in March, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Melbourne
In March Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sydney
In March Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in 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 (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In March Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in 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 perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion March is one of the best times to visit Australia with commonly perfect weather in Melbourne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are May, June, July, August and September that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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