March verdict

Sunshine Coast, 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 248mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Sunshine Coast, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

248mm

Sun

7.4h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

64

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 248mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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March27°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 November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March248mm average rain

March is one of Sunshine Coast's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJune to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March7.4 hours average sun

March sits close to Sunshine Coast's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March26°C average sea

March is one of Sunshine Coast's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March64 weather score

March sits close to Sunshine Coast's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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