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Manly Weather in March

Manly in March

The short of it: Manly in March averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 18° · rain 142 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

March in Manly brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 18°, with about 142 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-March, 58 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 April and November.

Against its neighbours, Manly runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Dee Why, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Manly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Dee WhyNew South Wales5 km N25°18°144 mm
MosmanNew South Wales6 km SW25°18°138 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales10 km W25°17°136 mm
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales11 km SW26°18°132 mm
SydneyNew South Wales11 km SW26°18°132 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales12 km SW26°18°141 mm
RandwickNew South Wales13 km SSW26°18°141 mm
Saint IvesNew South Wales14 km WNW25°16°134 mm

The Almanac · Manly 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 25°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Manly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°19°118 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°152 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°142 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°111 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°13°99 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°11°140 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
August18°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°74 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°74 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°92 mm17 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December24°18°88 mm17 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manly in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manly in March?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 25°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 142 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Manly?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Manly in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 55 min in June to 14 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Manly in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manly in March?

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

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