Northern Territory weather in March
Considering a trip to Northern Territory this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Northern Territory in March?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. March in Northern Territory generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C in Casuarina to 35°C in Katherine. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Katherine and 26°C 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.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alice Springs with an average of 20 mm to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 306 mm. Meanwhile, Darwin enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Northern Territory for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Northern Territory climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In March Darwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alice Springs
In March Alice Springs generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Palmerston
In March Palmerston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Casuarina
In March Casuarina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Marrakai
In March Marrakai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Territory, in Australia.
Is March the best time to visit Northern Territory?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Darwin, March may not be the ideal time to visit Northern Territory.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Darwin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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