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Penrith Weather in March

Penrith in March

The short of it: Penrith 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 May. 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 & May

March in Penrith 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 3rd 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Penrith runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Glenmore Park, 5 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Penrith, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 27 mm less rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Glenmore ParkNew South Wales5 km SSW27°16°90 mm
St ClairNew South Wales9 km SE27°16°90 mm
Mount DruittNew South Wales11 km E27°16°92 mm
Quakers HillNew South Wales17 km E27°16°93 mm
BlacktownNew South Wales20 km E27°16°96 mm
GlenwoodNew South Wales22 km E27°16°96 mm
Seven HillsNew South Wales22 km E27°16°96 mm
KellyvilleNew South Wales24 km E27°16°96 mm

The Almanac · Penrith 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 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Penrith by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°91 mm10 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦
February29°18°114 mm10 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
March27°16°87 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April25°12°45 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°9°44 mm8 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°7°57 mm8 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July19°5°33 mm9 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°6°33 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°8°40 mm11 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°11°50 mm11 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November27°14°79 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December29°16°84 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Penrith in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Penrith 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 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Penrith?

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

How long are the days in Penrith 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 Penrith in March?

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

What should I pack for Penrith in March?

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

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