The weather in March in Cooktown

It's hot in March in Cooktown with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Cooktown. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Cooktown, 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 37°C in 2022, Cooktown reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 472 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Cooktown

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cooktown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Cooktown New York
Average temperature 31°C 11°C
Max. temperature 32°C 14°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 472 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 29 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Cooktown with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Cooktown is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Cooktown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Cooktown

Temperature in March in Cooktown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown

Total precipitation in March in Cooktown over the years

Daily UV index in March in Cooktown

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Cooktown, 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 Cooktown by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cooktown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.