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New South Wales Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New South Wales, Australia in March.

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Sydney Byron Bay Jindabyne The Entrance

Are you planning a trip a to New South Wales, Australia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in New South Wales in March

New South Wales, Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in New South Wales in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Perisher Valley at 21°C (70°F) and very warm in Bourke at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Bourke and 8°C (46°F) in Perisher Valley.

To explore the conditions in New South Wales, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Bellingen with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Sydney sees around 214 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore New South Wales by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New South Wales - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sydney)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April23°C (73°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September20°C (68°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New South Wales in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New South Wales.

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 New South Wales

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in New South Wales, Australia?

Temperature range in New South Wales (March)

Precipitation variation in New South Wales (March)

Sydney

In March Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
214 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sydney →

Byron Bay

In March Byron Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Byron Bay →

Jindabyne

In March Jindabyne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
good
Climate in Jindabyne →

The Entrance

In March The Entrance generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in The Entrance →

Merimbula

In March Merimbula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New South Wales in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sydney 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Byron Bay 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Jindabyne 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
The Entrance 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Merimbula 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Coffs Harbour 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)

New South Wales weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New South Wales, Australia in March?

New South Wales, Australia typically experiences excellent weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sydney average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in New South Wales, Australia in March?

Sydney averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does New South Wales, Australia get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in New South Wales, Australia. Sydney averages only about 85 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit New South Wales, Australia?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit New South Wales, Australia with overall excellent weather in Sydney.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Sydney.

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