Canberra weather in March (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

How is March weather typically in Canberra? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Canberra during March, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Canberra in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 242 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Canberra climate page with graphs.

 

Canberra, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 242 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in March

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Canberra, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Canberra.

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