Port Stephens Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Port Stephens, Australia in March.

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Nelson Bay Shoal Bay Salamander Bay Soldiers Point

Planning a journey to Port Stephens, Australia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Port Stephens in March

Port Stephens, Australia is a region in Australia. March in Port Stephens generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Nelson Bay.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raymond Terrace with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Shoal Bay with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Explore Port Stephens by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Port Stephens — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelson Bay)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Port Stephens in March

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

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 Port Stephens

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

Temperature range in Port Stephens (March)

Precipitation variation in Port Stephens (March)

Nelson Bay

In March Nelson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nelson Bay →

Shoal Bay

In March Shoal Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shoal Bay →

Salamander Bay

In March Salamander Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salamander Bay →

Soldiers Point

In March Soldiers Point generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Soldiers Point →

Raymond Terrace

In March Raymond Terrace generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Raymond Terrace →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Port Stephens in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson Bay 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Shoal Bay 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Salamander Bay 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Soldiers Point 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Raymond Terrace 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Port Stephens weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Port Stephens, Australia in March?

March in Port Stephens, Australia brings perfect weather. In Nelson Bay, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Port Stephens, Australia in March?

Daytime temperatures in Nelson Bay peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in March, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Port Stephens, Australia get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Nelson Bay averages just 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Port Stephens, Australia.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Port Stephens, Australia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Port Stephens, Australia is in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nelson Bay.

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