Weather in March in Australia
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 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 Bronte at 17°C and very hot 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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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