March · Australia
Best time to visit Canberra in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canberra in March
Average temperature 17°C, 95 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Canberra scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canberra's museums, lake and war memorial sit among the eucalyptus hills of the ACT.
March in Canberra — reliably good (7th best month)
March averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canberra in March?
- In March, Canberra averages 17°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Canberra?
- March earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canberra in March?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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