Australia Melbourne Weather in March (autumn — best month) — Climate Guide
March (autumn — best month) in Melbourne is Excellent
March (autumn — best month) is Excellent for Melbourne.
**March is one of Melbourne's two best months.** Weather perfect (24/13°C) + low humidity + low rainfall. **Melbourne International Comedy Festival** brings 600+ shows over 4 weeks. **F1 Grand Prix** weekend (early March) brings race fans + city party atmosphere.
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Melbourne March (autumn — best month) Weather Stats
Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
13°C
Rainy Days
8
50mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
Comfortable
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
16 km/h
Gusts 32
Sea Temp
19°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
March (autumn — best month) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
10 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
24°C
Nighttime
13°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
16 km/h
Max gust 32 km/h
Activities Recommended for March (autumn — best month)
March (autumn — best month) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Perfect weather (24/13°C)
- Comedy Festival (600+ shows)
- F1 Grand Prix
- Hotel rates dropping
Cons
- F1 weekend hotel rates spike
March (autumn — best month) Events & Festivals
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival (4 weeks late March-April)
- Moomba Festival (Labour Day weekend, free)
- F1 Australian Grand Prix (Albert Park)
Melbourne in March (autumn — best month) — Full Picture
**March is one of Melbourne's two best months.** Weather perfect (24/13°C) + low humidity + low rainfall. **Melbourne International Comedy Festival** brings 600+ shows over 4 weeks. **F1 Grand Prix** weekend (early March) brings race fans + city party atmosphere.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early autumn — high 24°C, low 13°C. Light layers + sunglasses. Comedy Festival brings indoor entertainment.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current20.3°C
11°C
9.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
13.7°C
6.7°C
14/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
19.7°C
9.3°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
25.3°C
14.3°C
8.3/mo
Melbourne Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26° | 15° | 8d·47mm | 9h | 60% | 12 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 15° | 7d·48mm | 9h | 62% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| March (autumn — best month) (Best) | 24° | 13° | 8d·50mm | 8h | 65% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 11° | 9d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 9° | 11d·60mm | 5h | 75% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·49mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 6° | 14d·48mm | 4h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 14d·51mm | 5h | 76% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 8° | 13d·58mm | 6h | 70% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 9° | 14d·65mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 22° | 11° | 12d·60mm | 8h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 13° | 10d·60mm | 8h | 60% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March (autumn — best month) a good time to visit Melbourne?
Melbourne in March (autumn — best month) is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
Melbourne March (autumn — best month) averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C.
Does it rain much in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
Melbourne March (autumn — best month) averages 50mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
Early autumn — high 24°C, low 13°C. Light layers + sunglasses. Comedy Festival brings indoor entertainment.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
Melbourne March (autumn — best month) sunrise is 07:15 and sunset is 19:30, with 12h 15m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
Melbourne March (autumn — best month) air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Melbourne in March (autumn — best month)?
In March (autumn — best month), Melbourne is great for Comedy Festival, F1 Grand Prix, Moomba Festival.
Is March (autumn — best month) peak season in Melbourne?
Melbourne March (autumn — best month) crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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