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Perth Weather in March

Perth in March

The short of it: Perth in March averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

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

March in Perth brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 18°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-March, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Perth runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Perth city centre, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Perth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Perth city centreWestern Australia1 km W29°18°22 mm
East PerthWestern Australia1 km SE29°18°21 mm
Mount LawleyWestern Australia2 km NNE29°18°22 mm
SubiacoWestern Australia3 km W29°18°22 mm
South PerthWestern Australia3 km S29°18°21 mm
MaylandsWestern Australia4 km NE29°18°20 mm
ComoWestern Australia4 km S29°18°21 mm
WembleyWestern Australia5 km WNW29°18°22 mm

The Almanac · Perth 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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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Perth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°23 mm19 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
February31°19°15 mm19 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March29°18°22 mm18 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
April26°15°32 mm14 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°12°79 mm15 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦
June19°11°129 mm15 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
July18°10°142 mm15 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°10°112 mm17 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
September20°11°77 mm17 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
October23°12°46 mm17 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
November26°14°24 mm17 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°16°9.0 mm19 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Perth in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Perth in March?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Perth?

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

How long are the days in Perth in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 4 min in June to 14 h 14 min in December.

Does it snow in Perth in March?

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

What should I pack for Perth in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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