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AustraliaThe weather in March in Sydney
It's warm in March in Sydney 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 Sydney. 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 Sydney, 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, Sydney 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.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Sydney is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
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 Sydney
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sydney. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Sydney | 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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.
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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 Sydney, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Sydney
Temperature in March in Sydney over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Sydney, 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 Sydney
Total precipitation in March in Sydney over the years
Daily UV index in March in Sydney
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Sydney, 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 Sydney by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sydney. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.