Port Douglas weather in March (Queensland, Australia)

Is March a good time to explore Port Douglas weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, Port Douglas tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C.

Precipitation

Port Douglas in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 296 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 202 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Port Douglas. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 296 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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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?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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