March · Australia
Best time to visit Townsville in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Townsville in March
Average temperature 28°C, 35 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Townsville scores 9.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 28°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Townsville is North Queensland’s reef-and-army city-Magnetic Island ferries and dry-tropics sunshine. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
March in Townsville — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Days in March average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 74% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Townsville at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind October at 10/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Townsville in March?
- In March, Townsville averages 28°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Townsville?
- March earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Townsville in March?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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