Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
7.4h
Weather score
59
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March24°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.
March61mm average rain
March is close to Canberra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
March7.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Canberra's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March59 weather score
March sits close to Canberra's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.