Canberra weather in March (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

How is the weather in Canberra in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Canberra the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Canberra in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 242 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in March

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Canberra in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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