The weather in March in Townsville

It's hot in March in Townsville 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 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Townsville. 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 Townsville, 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 2022, Townsville reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Water temperature

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

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in March for Townsville

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

March weather comparison

  Townsville New York
Average temperature 31°C 11°C
Max. temperature 32°C 14°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 134 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 17 days 10 days

Start of March

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

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Townsville is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°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 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 Townsville, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Townsville

Temperature in March in Townsville over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Townsville, 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 Townsville

Total precipitation in March in Townsville over the years

Daily UV index in March in Townsville

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

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