Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in March
Weather score19Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
120mm
Sun
0h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
19
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Heard Island and McDonald Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March7°C average high
March is one of Heard Island and McDonald Islands' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March120mm average rain
March is wetter than Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March0 hours average sun
March is close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
March4°C average sea
March is one of Heard Island and McDonald Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March19 weather score
March scores below Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.