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Cessnock Weather in March

Cessnock in March

The short of it: Cessnock in March averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 87 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

March in Cessnock brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 16°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-March, 56 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Cessnock runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Kurri Kurri, 12 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Cessnock, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kurri KurriNew South Wales12 km E27°16°94 mm
RutherfordNew South Wales21 km NE28°16°100 mm
MaitlandNew South Wales22 km ENE28°16°106 mm
AberglasslynNew South Wales22 km NE28°16°100 mm
East MaitlandNew South Wales23 km ENE28°16°106 mm
Cameron ParkNew South Wales25 km ESE26°17°123 mm
MetfordNew South Wales25 km ENE27°17°114 mm
EdgeworthNew South Wales26 km ESE26°17°125 mm

The Almanac · Cessnock Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Cessnock by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°76 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
February29°18°96 mm10 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
March27°16°87 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April25°12°61 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°46 mm9 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°61 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
July18°6°39 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°6°27 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°38 mm11 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°11°55 mm9 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November27°14°81 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
December29°16°78 mm11 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cessnock in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cessnock in March?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Cessnock?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Cessnock in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 0 min in June to 14 h 18 min in December.

Does it snow in Cessnock in March?

Hardly — March nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cessnock in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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