Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Australia in March
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March27°C average high
March is close to Australia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March92mm average rain
March is one of Australia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Australia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March14°C average sea
March is one of Australia's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March64 weather score
March sits close to Australia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.