Canberra Weather in March
Australia · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall81 mm (3.2 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
Canberra in March sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), dropping to about 12°C (53°F) at night. March is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Canberra?
March is a good time to visit Canberra (8.9/10), though April and October are even better.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.2 km/h |
| vs February | 3°C cooler than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Canberra in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Canberra weather in other months
Jan29°C / 14°C68 mmExcellentFeb27°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentMar24°C / 12°C81 mmExcellentApr20°C / 9°C45 mmExcellentMay16°C / 5°C35 mmExcellentJun12°C / 3°C63 mmGoodJul11°C / 2°C41 mmGoodAug13°C / 3°C46 mmGoodSep17°C / 5°C44 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C63 mmExcellentNov24°C / 10°C87 mmExcellentDec26°C / 12°C75 mmExcellent
← FebruaryBest time to visit CanberraApril →
Better weather in March nearby
Nearby in March
- Sydney24°C · 127 mm
- Melbourne24°C · 48 mm
- Hobart20°C · 54 mm
- Gold Coast28°C · 150 mm
- Brisbane27°C · 138 mm
- Adelaide27°C · 23 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.