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Johnston Weather in March

Johnston in March

The short of it: Johnston in March averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 326 mm (12.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 24° · rain 326 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Johnston an average March high of 33°, a low of 24° and some 326 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 326 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Johnston runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Farrar, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Johnston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FarrarNorthern Territory2 km WNW32°24°332 mm
GunnNorthern Territory2 km W32°24°332 mm
BakewellNorthern Territory2 km WSW32°24°332 mm
ZuccoliNorthern Territory2 km SSW32°24°326 mm
PalmerstonNorthern Territory3 km W32°24°332 mm
GrayNorthern Territory3 km W32°24°332 mm
RoseberyNorthern Territory4 km SW32°24°330 mm
Howard SpringsNorthern Territory4 km ESE32°24°317 mm

The Almanac · Johnston Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 326 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Johnston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°476 mm13 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°328 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March33°24°326 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°23°101 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May32°20°25 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June31°17°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July32°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August32°17°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September34°21°14 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October34°24°75 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November34°25°132 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦
December33°25°308 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Johnston in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Johnston in March?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 326 mm (12.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 326 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Johnston?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Johnston in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Johnston in March?

Hardly — March nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Johnston in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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