Gold Coast weather in March (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the March weather in Gold Coast? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Gold Coast typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Gold Coast in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 215 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Gold Coast. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gold Coast, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in March

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Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Gold Coast in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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