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Melbourne in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Melbourne in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Melbourne in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Melbourne in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 42 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Melbourne has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Melbourne in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Melbourne for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +70°F.

Is Melbourne warm or cold in March?

Melbourne is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +57°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 Melbourne:

Climate in Melbourne in March

Melbourne weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+73°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+39°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+115°F+100°F+93°F
Rainfall
38 mm42 mm52 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
64%66%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
161817
Rainy days
345
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 42 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 66%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Melbourne in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Melbourne is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Melbourne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 77 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Melbourne wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Melbourne?

This is the weather in Melbourne in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+78°F
2 March
☀️
+84°F
3 March
☀️
+88°F
4 March
☀️
+90°F
5 March
🌧️
+72°F
6 March
☁️
+70°F
7 March
☁️
+74°F
8 March
☀️
+69°F
9 March
☀️
+71°F
10 March
☁️
+70°F
11 March
☁️
+69°F
12 March
☀️
+72°F
13 March
☀️
+87°F
14 March
☁️
+81°F
15 March
🌧️
+80°F
16 March
☁️
+73°F
17 March
☁️
+84°F
18 March
☁️
+71°F
19 March
☀️
+87°F
20 March
☁️
+77°F
21 March
☁️
+84°F
22 March
🌧️
+72°F
23 March
☁️
+67°F
24 March
☀️
+69°F
25 March
☀️
+70°F
26 March
☀️
+73°F
27 March
☀️
+86°F
28 March
☁️
+74°F
29 March
☁️
+70°F
30 March
☁️
+68°F
31 March
🌧️
+69°F
In March 2023 Melbourne had 12 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Melbourne climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Melbourne in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+70°F) and the highest in 2013 (+86°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 167 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Melbourne in March:

Is March a good time to visit Melbourne?

March is a really good time to go to Melbourne. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Melbourne.

Can you sunbathe in Melbourne in March?

March is warm in Melbourne. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Melbourne rainy in March?

Melbourne is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Melbourne in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Melbourne 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.

Monthly weather in Melbourne

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Melbourne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.