Are you considering a trip to Townsville in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 21 rainy days and 128 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
128 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Townsville has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Townsville in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Townsville for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +22°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +33°C.
Is Townsville warm or cold in March?
Townsville is typically hot in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°C to +24°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
March is one of the warmest months in Townsville, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Townsville in March
Townsville weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+19°C
+18°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+38°C
+35°C
Rainfall
206 mm
128 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
71%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1010 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
4
6
Cloudy days
4
6
7
Rainy days
22
21
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
March often has better weather than February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +31°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 206 mm to 128 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 4.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Townsville in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Townsville is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Townsville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Townsville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Townsville wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Townsville?
This is the weather in Townsville in March 2024:
1 March
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+32°C
2 March
☀️
+32°C
3 March
☁️
+32°C
4 March
🌧️
+27°C
5 March
🌧️
+29°C
6 March
🌧️
+28°C
7 March
🌧️
+28°C
8 March
🌧️
+30°C
9 March
🌧️
+30°C
10 March
☁️
+31°C
11 March
☁️
+32°C
12 March
☁️
+31°C
13 March
☁️
+32°C
14 March
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+32°C
15 March
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+33°C
16 March
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+32°C
17 March
☀️
+31°C
18 March
☁️
+32°C
19 March
☁️
+31°C
20 March
🌧️
+30°C
21 March
☁️
+31°C
22 March
🌧️
+29°C
23 March
🌧️
+30°C
24 March
☁️
+31°C
25 March
☀️
+31°C
26 March
☁️
+30°C
27 March
☀️
+31°C
28 March
☀️
+31°C
29 March
☁️
+31°C
30 March
☀️
+32°C
31 March
☁️
+33°C
In March 2024 Townsville had 9 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Townsville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Townsville in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+28°C) and the highest in 1996 (+30°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1731 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville in March:
Is March a good time to visit Townsville?
March is a really good time to go to Townsville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Townsville.
Can you sunbathe in Townsville in March?
Absolutely, March is hot in Townsville. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Townsville rainy in March?
Townsville is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Townsville in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Townsville in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Townsville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
