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AustraliaThe weather in March in Canberra
It's hot in March in Canberra with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 22°C.
March is a good month to be in Canberra for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Canberra, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 44°C in 2019, Canberra reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Canberra
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canberra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Canberra | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 60 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Canberra with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Canberra is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Canberra, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Canberra
Temperature in March in Canberra over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Canberra, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Canberra
Total precipitation in March in Canberra over the years
Daily UV index in March in Canberra
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Canberra, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Canberra by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canberra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.