March · Australia
Best time to visit Melbourne in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Melbourne in March
Average temperature 19°C, 52 mm of rain, about 27 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 #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Melbourne scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laneway coffee, coastal baths, and arts precincts peak in November through March warmth.
March in Melbourne — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Melbourne at 9.2/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in March?
- In March, Melbourne averages 19°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne in March?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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