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AustraliaThe weather in March in Mackay
It's hot in March in Mackay with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Mackay. 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 Mackay, 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 35°C in 2022, Mackay reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 213 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Mackay
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mackay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Mackay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 213 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Mackay with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 23°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 Mackay is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°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 Mackay, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Mackay
Temperature in March in Mackay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Mackay, 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 Mackay
Total precipitation in March in Mackay over the years
Daily UV index in March in Mackay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Mackay, 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 Mackay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mackay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.