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Northern Territory Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Territory, Australia in March.

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Planning a trip to Northern Territory, Australia this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Northern Territory in March

Northern Territory, Australia is a region in Australia. March in Northern Territory generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C (91°F) in Casuarina to 35°C (95°F) in Uluru. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Uluru and 26°C (79°F) in Casuarina. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Northern Territory, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alice Springs with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 306 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Darwin sees close to 205 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Northern Territory in March

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

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 Northern Territory

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

Temperature range in Northern Territory (March)

Precipitation variation in Northern Territory (March)

Darwin

In March Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
205 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
424 mm (17 in)
285 mm (11 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Darwin →

Alice Springs

In March Alice Springs generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
298 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Alice Springs →

Palmerston

In March Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
205 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
441 mm (17 in)
306 mm (12 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palmerston →

Casuarina

In March Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
205 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
419 mm (16 in)
278 mm (11 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Casuarina →

Kings Canyon

In March Kings Canyon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kings Canyon →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northern Territory in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uluru 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Darwin 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Alice Springs 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Palmerston 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 306 mm (12 in)
Casuarina 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Kings Canyon 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Northern Territory weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Territory, Australia in March?

Northern Territory, Australia typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Darwin average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Northern Territory, Australia in March?

Darwin averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Northern Territory, Australia get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in Northern Territory, Australia peaks during March. Darwin averages roughly 285 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Northern Territory, Australia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Darwin, March may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Territory, Australia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Darwin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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