Phillip Island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Phillip Island, Australia in March.

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Cowes Rhyll

Considering a trip to Phillip Island, 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 Phillip Island in March

Phillip Island, Australia is a region in Australia. March in Phillip Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Cowes.

For specific regional insights in Phillip Island, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 46 mm (1.8 in) in Cowes. Going by our weather data, this month in Cowes usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cowes sees close to 226 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Phillip Island in March

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

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 Phillip Island

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

Temperature range in Phillip Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Phillip Island (March)

Cowes

In March Cowes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
226 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cowes →

Rhyll

In March Rhyll generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rhyll →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Phillip Island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cowes 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Rhyll 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Phillip Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phillip Island, Australia in March?

In March, Phillip Island, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Cowes sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Phillip Island, Australia in March?

Cowes averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Phillip Island, Australia get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Phillip Island, Australia during March, with Cowes averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Phillip Island, Australia?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cowes. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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