Hunter Valley Weather in March

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

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Pokolbin Cessnock Rothbury Lovedale

Considering a trip to the Hunter Valley, Australia this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Hunter Valley in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Pokolbin.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Broke with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Cessnock with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Explore the Hunter Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Hunter Valley - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pokolbin)

January31°C (88°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April25°C (77°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August20°C (68°F) September23°C (73°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Hunter Valley in March

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

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

Temperature range in the Hunter Valley (March)

Precipitation variation in the Hunter Valley (March)

Pokolbin

In March Pokolbin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pokolbin →

Cessnock

In March Cessnock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cessnock →

Rothbury

In March Rothbury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rothbury →

Lovedale

In March Lovedale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lovedale →

Mount View

In March Mount View generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mount View →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pokolbin 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Cessnock 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Rothbury 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Lovedale 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Mount View 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Broke 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

The Hunter Valley weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in the Hunter Valley, Australia brings excellent weather. In Pokolbin, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Pokolbin peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in March, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in the Hunter Valley, Australia. Pokolbin averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Pokolbin. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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