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Murtoa Weather in March

Murtoa in March

The short of it: Murtoa in March averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 11° · rain 17 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Murtoa an average March high of 27°, a low of 11° and some 17 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 min in mid-March, 64 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; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Murtoa runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Rupanyup, 15 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Murtoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RupanyupVictoria15 km E27°11°19 mm
HorshamVictoria26 km WSW27°11°17 mm
HavenVictoria29 km WSW27°11°18 mm
WarracknabealVictoria41 km N28°11°17 mm
DimboolaVictoria43 km WNW27°11°15 mm
DonaldVictoria54 km ENE27°12°17 mm
StawellVictoria56 km SSE25°11°26 mm
NhillVictoria80 km WNW27°11°16 mm

The Almanac · Murtoa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

Climate of Murtoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°13°30 mm16 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February30°13°21 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
March27°11°17 mm14 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°8°25 mm12 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°6°39 mm12 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June14°4°47 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦✦
July14°4°42 mm12 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August15°4°41 mm12 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°44 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°34 mm15 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°9°33 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°11°27 mm16 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Murtoa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Murtoa in March?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 27°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 17 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Murtoa?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Murtoa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 40 min in June to 14 h 39 min in December.

Does it snow in Murtoa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Murtoa in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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