Sydney Weather in March
Australia · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (76°F)
Avg low20°C (68°F)
Rainfall127 mm (5.0 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10
Expect warm days in Sydney in March: the average high is 24°C (76°F) and the average low is 20°C (68°F). March is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is wet, with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Sydney?
March is a good time to visit Sydney (6.5/10), though April to May and August to October are even better.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (68°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 127 mm (5.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.5 km/h |
| vs February | 1°C cooler than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sydney in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Sydney weather in other months
Jan26°C / 21°C92 mmGoodFeb25°C / 21°C129 mmGoodMar24°C / 20°C127 mmGoodApr22°C / 18°C75 mmExcellentMay20°C / 15°C43 mmExcellentJun17°C / 13°C89 mmGoodJul17°C / 12°C48 mmExcellentAug18°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentSep20°C / 14°C45 mmExcellentOct22°C / 16°C62 mmExcellentNov23°C / 17°C94 mmExcellentDec25°C / 19°C74 mmExcellent
← FebruaryBest time to visit SydneyApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Melbourne24°C · 48 mm · Excellent
- Perth26°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide27°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- Hobart20°C · 54 mm · Excellent
- Auckland22°C · 76 mm · Excellent
- Christchurch21°C · 66 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Canberra24°C · 81 mm
- Gold Coast28°C · 150 mm
- Melbourne24°C · 48 mm
- Brisbane27°C · 138 mm
- Hobart20°C · 54 mm
- Adelaide27°C · 23 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.