March · Australia
Best time to visit Phillip Island in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phillip Island in March
Average temperature 18°C, 50 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Phillip Island scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phillip Island is famous for little penguin parades-coastal cliffs and wildlife day trips from Melbourne. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March ranks 2nd of 12 for Phillip Island — one of the best windows
March averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Phillip Island (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Phillip Island in March?
- In March, Phillip Island averages 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Phillip Island?
- March earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Phillip Island in March?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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