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Sydney in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sydney in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sydney, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Sydney in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Sydney in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 106 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the wettest month of the year in Sydney;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
106 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sydney has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Sydney in March

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

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +73°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +68°F.

Is Sydney warm or cold in March?

Sydney is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +64°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 Sydney:

Climate in Sydney in March

Sydney weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+77°F+75°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+52°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+102°F+93°F
Rainfall
100 mm106 mm81 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%72%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
7912
Cloudy days
141512
Rainy days
776
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 +75°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 106 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sydney is gradually increasing during March, going from 8 m/s to 12 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sydney based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 569 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 69 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Sydney, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sydney wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Sydney?

This is the weather in Sydney in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+71°F
2 March
🌧️
+70°F
3 March
🌧️
+74°F
4 March
🌧️
+76°F
5 March
🌧️
+79°F
6 March
🌧️
+74°F
7 March
🌧️
+79°F
8 March
🌧️
+71°F
9 March
🌧️
+74°F
10 March
🌧️
+72°F
11 March
☁️
+72°F
12 March
☀️
+75°F
13 March
☁️
+73°F
14 March
☀️
+74°F
15 March
☁️
+75°F
16 March
☁️
+74°F
17 March
☁️
+80°F
18 March
🌧️
+80°F
19 March
☁️
+71°F
20 March
☁️
+76°F
21 March
☀️
+74°F
22 March
☀️
+80°F
23 March
☁️
+75°F
24 March
🌧️
+70°F
25 March
🌧️
+73°F
26 March
🌧️
+70°F
27 March
🌧️
+71°F
28 March
🌧️
+75°F
29 March
🌧️
+71°F
30 March
🌧️
+73°F
31 March
🌧️
+68°F
In March 2023 Sydney had 4 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+74°F) and the highest in 2018 (+87°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 603 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sydney in March:

Is March a good time to visit Sydney?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sydney in March?

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

Is Sydney rainy in March?

Sydney 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 Sydney in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sydney 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 Sydney

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sydney, 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.