Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in March
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
2.5h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March8°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March99mm average rain
March is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March2.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Macquarie Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March7°C average sea
March is one of Macquarie Island's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March14 weather score
March is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.