Barossa Valley Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Barossa Valley, Australia in March.

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Tanunda Angaston Lyndoch Nuriootpa

Thinking about venturing to the Barossa Valley, Australia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Barossa Valley in March

The Barossa Valley, Australia is a region in Australia. March in the Barossa Valley generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Tanunda.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Barossa Valley, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Tanunda. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Tanunda typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tanunda sees close to 265 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Barossa Valley in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Barossa Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Barossa Valley

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Barossa Valley, Australia?

Temperature range in the Barossa Valley (March)

Precipitation variation in the Barossa Valley (March)

Tanunda

In March Tanunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
265 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tanunda →

Angaston

In March Angaston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
265 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Angaston →

Lyndoch

In March Lyndoch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
265 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lyndoch →

Nuriootpa

In March Nuriootpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
265 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nuriootpa →

Marananga

In March Marananga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
265 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marananga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Barossa Valley, in Australia.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Barossa Valley in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tanunda 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Angaston 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Lyndoch 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Nuriootpa 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Marananga 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

The Barossa Valley weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Barossa Valley, Australia in March?

March in the Barossa Valley, Australia brings perfect weather. In Tanunda, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in the Barossa Valley, Australia in March?

Daytime temperatures in Tanunda peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in March, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does the Barossa Valley, Australia get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Tanunda averages only about 17 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Barossa Valley, Australia?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to the Barossa Valley, Australia. Typically, the climate in Tanunda is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Tanunda. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be tolerable.

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