New South Wales weather in March
March is a fair month to visit New South Wales: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (67°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 23°C (73°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with February, it is cooler and drier; April brings highs of 22°C (72°F) and 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sydney, the largest city in New South Wales. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit New South Wales?
fair month Weather score 71/100.
March is a fair month in New South Wales. The weather is usually best in Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in New South Wales in March?
Some rain is normal: about 104 mm (4.1 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is New South Wales in March?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 20°C (67°F).
New South Wales weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 83 mm | 59% | 22°C (72°F) | fair |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 134 mm | 61% | 23°C (74°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 104 mm | 59% | 23°C (73°F) | fair |
| April | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm | 54% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 54 mm | 52% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 87 mm | 58% | 20°C (67°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 44 mm | 49% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| August | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm | 46% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| September | 20°C (67°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 43 mm | 47% | 19°C (66°F) | best |
| October | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 64 mm | 55% | 19°C (67°F) | best |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm | 61% | 20°C (68°F) | fair |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 72 mm | 60% | 21°C (70°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across New South Wales in March
Weather can differ a lot within New South Wales: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 104 mm | fair |
| Newcastle | 25°C (76°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 116 mm | least pleasant |
| Central Coast | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 110 mm | fair |
| Wollongong | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 105 mm | fair |
| Maitland | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 98 mm | fair |
| Coffs Harbour | 24°C (76°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 203 mm | least pleasant |
| Blue Mountains | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 115 mm | fair |
| Pittwater | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 110 mm | fair |
| Port Macquarie | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 192 mm | least pleasant |
| Blacktown | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 115 mm | fair |
| Tamworth | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm | fair |
| Dubbo | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 58 mm | best |