AustraliaThe weather in March in Melbourne
It's warm in March in Melbourne with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.
Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Melbourne. The temperatures are nice, and there’s 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 Melbourne, 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 2016, Melbourne reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 26 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for Melbourne
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Melbourne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Melbourne | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 26 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Melbourne with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Melbourne, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Melbourne
Temperature in March in Melbourne over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne
Total precipitation in March in Melbourne over the years
Daily UV index in March in Melbourne
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Melbourne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.