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Essendon Weather in March

Essendon in March

The short of it: Essendon in March averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 32 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & February

Thirty years of records give Essendon an average March high of 25°, a low of 14° and some 32 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-March, 67 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Essendon runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Coburg, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Essendon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus April
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CoburgVictoria5 km E25°13°39 mm
BrunswickVictoria5 km ESE25°14°37 mm
GlenroyVictoria6 km NNE25°13°35 mm
NorthcoteVictoria8 km ESE25°14°40 mm
MelbourneVictoria8 km SSE25°14°36 mm
ReservoirVictoria9 km ENE25°13°43 mm
Melbourne City CentreVictoria9 km SE25°14°36 mm
PrestonVictoria9 km E25°13°43 mm

The Almanac · Essendon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

Climate of Essendon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°15°46 mm19 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
February27°15°43 mm18 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°14°32 mm17 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°10°50 mm16 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May17°9°46 mm17 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June15°7°44 mm19 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July14°6°35 mm18 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August15°7°43 mm18 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September17°8°49 mm21 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
October20°9°55 mm20 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November23°12°62 mm19 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December25°13°53 mm20 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Essendon in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Essendon in March?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 32 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Essendon?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Essendon in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 34 min in June to 14 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Essendon in March?

Hardly — March nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Essendon in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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