March · Australia
Best time to visit Twelve Apostles in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Twelve Apostles in March
Average temperature 17°C, 39 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Twelve Apostles scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks off the Great Ocean Road-sunset light and Southern Ocean spray. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March in Twelve Apostles — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Twelve Apostles at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Twelve Apostles in March?
- In March, Twelve Apostles averages 17°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Twelve Apostles?
- March earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Twelve Apostles in March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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