Weather for Canberra in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +75°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 51 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Canberra has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Canberra in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Canberra for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +75°F with a maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +43°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +66°F.
Is Canberra warm or cold in March?
Canberra is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +54°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Canberra:
Climate in Canberra in March
Canberra weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+75°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+32°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+106°F
+99°F
+88°F
Rainfall
57 mm
51 mm
44 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
66%
68%
73%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
11
13
14
Rainy days
10
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 51 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Canberra in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Canberra is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Canberra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 65 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Canberra wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Canberra?
This is the weather in Canberra in March 2024:
1 March
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+79°F
2 March
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+83°F
3 March
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+76°F
4 March
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+77°F
5 March
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+85°F
6 March
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+81°F
7 March
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+75°F
8 March
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+68°F
9 March
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+71°F
10 March
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+80°F
11 March
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+81°F
12 March
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+81°F
13 March
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+72°F
14 March
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+74°F
15 March
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+82°F
16 March
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+85°F
17 March
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+85°F
18 March
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+89°F
19 March
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+98°F
20 March
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+71°F
21 March
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+64°F
22 March
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+72°F
23 March
🌧️
+66°F
24 March
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+76°F
25 March
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+65°F
26 March
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+74°F
27 March
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+70°F
28 March
🌧️
+75°F
29 March
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+66°F
30 March
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+64°F
31 March
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+66°F
In March 2024 Canberra had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Canberra climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Canberra in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+64°F) and the highest in 2019 (+71°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 285 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra in March:
Is March a good time to visit Canberra?
March is a really good time to go to Canberra. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Canberra.
Can you sunbathe in Canberra in March?
March is warm in Canberra. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Canberra rainy in March?
Canberra is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Canberra in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Canberra in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Canberra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
