March weather forecast
Port Melbourne, Australia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Port Melbourne, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

Port Melbourne records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F) in March, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. In March, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

March and April are months with the least rain in Port Melbourne when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of rain.

Sea temperature

In Port Melbourne, in March, the average water temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 18.4°C (65.1°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Melbourne are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Port Melbourne in March?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Port Melbourne, is 22.9°C (73.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Port Melbourne?
In Port Melbourne, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.
What is the driest month in Port Melbourne?
The months with the least rainfall in Port Melbourne, Australia, are March and April Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 34mm (1.34") of rain.
How many days does it rain in March in Port Melbourne?
In Port Melbourne, Australia, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in March in Port Melbourne?
In March, the average sea temperature in Port Melbourne, Australia, is 18.4°C (65.1°F). For most, swimming in 18.4°C (65.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the average length of the day in March in Port Melbourne?
In March, the average day length in Port Melbourne is 12h and 20min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Port Melbourne?
On the first day of March in Port Melbourne, Australia, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm AEDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Melbourne have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March in Port Melbourne, Australia, is 8.1h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Port Melbourne?
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Port Melbourne, Australia.
How high is the UV index in March in Port Melbourne?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Port Melbourne, Australia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
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Average temperature in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average temperature in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average high temperature in March: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).

Average pressure in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average pressure in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average wind speed in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average humidity in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average rainfall in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average rainfall in March: 34mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average rainfall days in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average sea temperature in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average sea temperature in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in March: 18.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (14.7°C).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average sunshine days in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average UV index in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average cloud cover in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March - Port Melbourne, Australia
Average visibility in March
Port Melbourne, Australia
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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