March · Australia
Best time to visit Katoomba in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Katoomba in March
Average temperature 17°C, 141 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 141 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Katoomba scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 141 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Katoomba is the Blue Mountains cliff town-Three Sisters lookouts, misty eucalyptus, and Scenic World rides. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March in Katoomba: strong conditions, 7th of 12
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.
At 141 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? December scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Katoomba in March?
- In March, Katoomba averages 17°C, 141 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Katoomba?
- March earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Katoomba in March?
- Expect about 141 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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