The weather in March in Port Douglas

It's hot in March in Port Douglas 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 26°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Port Douglas. 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 Port Douglas, 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 36°C in 2017, Port Douglas reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Port Douglas is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 364 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Port Douglas

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

March weather comparison

  Port Douglas New York
Average temperature 31°C 11°C
Max. temperature 32°C 14°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 364 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 28 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Port Douglas with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas is around 32°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 Port Douglas, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Port Douglas

Temperature in March in Port Douglas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas

Total precipitation in March in Port Douglas over the years

Daily UV index in March in Port Douglas

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

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