March · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in March
Average temperature 17°C, 39 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Great Ocean Road scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
March is one of the strongest months in Great Ocean Road (4th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Great Ocean Road at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Great Ocean Road in March?
- In March, Great Ocean Road averages 17°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- March earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Great Ocean Road in March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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