Weather in Melbourne in March
March in Melbourne is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Australia, this is how Melbourne actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with February and July, March sits in the middle of Melbourne's year.
Pack for Melbourne in March, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–25°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Melbourne in March. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
March is on the drier side of the year in Melbourne. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not November, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Melbourne
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FAQs about Melbourne
Climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Melbourne is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
