March weather forecast
Australia

As Australia transitions from summer to autumn in March, there's a noticeable shift in its climatic patterns. The scorching temperatures of the preceding months begin to moderate, offering a more pleasant ambiance, especially in the southern regions.

In the vast central zones of Australia, the heat starts to wane slightly. While temperatures can still reach up to 38°C (100.4°F) in certain areas, they are generally lower than the peaks observed in January and February. The Northern Territory, despite being in the tail end of its tropical wet season, sees a reduction in both temperature and rainfall. Locations that previously registered highs of 36.1°C (97°F) in January and February may now observe slightly cooler averages.

Queensland, a state known for its varied topography, also starts experiencing milder weather. The western parts, which were predominantly hot in the prior months, now begin to cool down. The central regions continue their trend of hot and relatively dry conditions, but with a reduced intensity.

Western Australia, especially its interior, starts witnessing diminishing rainfall, with amounts ranging from 305mm (12.01") in certain areas to 1,397mm (15.63") in others. New South Wales, ever diverse in its climate due to its vastness, sees a reduction in temperature in its arid zones, which previously touched 32.8°C (91°F). The eastern regions also experience a drop in rainfall, which can vary between 610mm (24.02") and 1,219mm (8.62").

South Australia, with its coastal Mediterranean influence, enjoys milder temperatures in March. The varying rainfall in its regions, from 152mm (5.98") in the drier parts to 1,194mm (7.64") in elevated areas, hints at the approaching winter season.

In comparison to February, March is indicative of the continent's slow shift from the intense summer heat towards the cooler and milder autumn season. The promise of even cooler temperatures and changing foliage becomes more evident as the month progresses, setting the stage for the full-fledged arrival of autumn in the following months.

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• Sydney - March »
  In Sydney during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Sydney sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:31 pm.
• Melbourne - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Melbourne are March and April Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 34mm (1.34") of rain. An average minimum temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) is recorded in Melbourne during the month of March.
• Brisbane - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Brisbane is March, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Brisbane are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Perth - March »
  In Perth, in March, during 4.1 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Perth the average seawater temperature in March is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
• Adelaide - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in Adelaide is March, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. The month of March signifies the onset of Fall in Adelaide marked by a gentle temperature drop to an average high of 23.7°C (74.7°F).
• Canberra - March »
  In Canberra, Australia, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. As March ushers in the fall season a noticeable shift in weather patterns starts to occur.
• Gold Coast - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Gold Coast are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 77%. In Gold Coast in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Newcastle - March »
  On the last day of March, in Newcastle, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm AEDT. In Newcastle, in March, during 15.6 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hobart - March »
  In Hobart in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. In Hobart, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Darwin - March »
  On the first day of March in Darwin sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. The tropical monsoon climate in Darwin results in a minute reduction in rainfall in March from 225mm (8.86") to 219mm (8.62") compared to February.
• Cairns - March »
  Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Cairns notes an average low temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of March. With an average relative humidity of 81%, March is the most humid month in Cairns.
• Geelong - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in Geelong is March, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Geelong, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm AEDT.