Melbourne Weather in March
Australia · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low14°C (58°F)
Rainfall48 mm (1.9 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In March, Melbourne has average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). March is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months 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 Melbourne?
Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Melbourne. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 50% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.3 km/h |
| vs February | 1°C cooler than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Melbourne in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Melbourne weather in other months
Jan26°C / 15°C58 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 15°C48 mmExcellentMar24°C / 14°C48 mmExcellentApr20°C / 12°C60 mmExcellentMay17°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun14°C / 8°C63 mmGoodJul13°C / 7°C65 mmFairAug14°C / 7°C65 mmGoodSep16°C / 8°C62 mmGoodOct19°C / 10°C72 mmExcellentNov22°C / 12°C78 mmExcellentDec24°C / 13°C63 mmExcellent
← FebruaryBest time to visit MelbourneApril →
Nearby in March
- Canberra24°C · 81 mm
- Hobart20°C · 54 mm
- Adelaide27°C · 23 mm
- Sydney24°C · 127 mm
- Gold Coast28°C · 150 mm
- Brisbane27°C · 138 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.