The weather in March in Australia
It's warm in March in Australia with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Australia. 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 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 39°C in 2018, Australia reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Australia
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Australia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Australia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 26°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 172 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Australia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Australia is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Find affordable vacations to Australia
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Australia for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Australia is based on weather data from Sydney. Other places, like Gold Coast, Melbourne or Cairns, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Australia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Australia
Temperature in March in Australia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in 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 Australia
Total precipitation in March in Australia over the years
Daily UV index in March in Australia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Australia, 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.
Weather experiences in March in Australia
The weather in March in Australia is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Australia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Write your own review
Warm temperatures and lots of sunshine made my vacation perfect. I can definitely recommend it to sun and heat lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Have you been to Australia in March?
Share your weather experience in March in Australia.
Average weather in Australia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Australia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.