March · Australia
Best time to visit Launceston in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Launceston in March
Average temperature 16°C, 38 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Launceston scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Launceston anchors northern Tasmania-Cataract Gorge walks, Tamar Valley wine, and highland day trips. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March is one of the strongest months in Launceston (3rd)
March averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 daylight hours.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Launceston (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Launceston in March?
- In March, Launceston averages 16°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Launceston?
- March earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Launceston in March?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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