Sydney weather in March
Sydney in March averages 22°C (72°F), 90 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Sydney, March is the fourth warmest, the fourth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (72°F)
18–26°C · 65–78°F
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.8 h
hours per day
What is Sydney like in March?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Sydney in March?
A light rain jacket
About 90 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
March compared with February and April
March in Sydney is 1.5°C cooler than February and 26 mm drier than it, which averages 24°C (74°F).
March in Sydney is 2.8°C warmer than April and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
Daylight in Sydney in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours 19 minutes in Sydney, rising about 06:54 and setting about 19:13 local time.
March ends 1 hour 3 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 5 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sydney
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Sydney
What to read before you book.
Sydney weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 80 mm |
| February | 24°C / 74°F | 116 mm |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 90 mm |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 95 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 89 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm |
| July | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm |
| August | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 57 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 55 mm |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 71 mm |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sydney in March
March climate averages for Sydney, 1991–2020.
Sydney averages 22°C (72°F) in March, ranging from about 18°C (65°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 90 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. March averages 22°C (72°F) against 19°C (67°F) in April — 2.8°C warmer.
March is 1.5°C cooler than February, and 26 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to January; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 24 minutes in December and 9 hours 55 minutes in June.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:54 and sunset about 19:13 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 3 minutes shorter than it starts.
