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Rainbow Weather in March

Rainbow in March

The short of it: Rainbow in March averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 11 °C (53 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 11° · rain 16 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rainbow an average March high of 28°, a low of 11° and some 16 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 min in mid-March, 63 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 October and April.

Against its neighbours, Rainbow runs about middling and about as wet in March. Hopetoun, 38 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Rainbow, 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
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HopetounVictoria38 km ENE28°12°16 mm
WarracknabealVictoria53 km SE28°11°17 mm
NhillVictoria58 km SSW27°11°16 mm
DimboolaVictoria62 km S27°11°15 mm
BirchipVictoria83 km E28°12°17 mm
KanivaVictoria87 km SW27°10°17 mm
Sea LakeVictoria88 km ENE29°12°17 mm
MurtoaVictoria91 km SSE27°11°17 mm

The Almanac · Rainbow Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Climate of Rainbow by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°14°27 mm15 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February31°14°20 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
March28°11°16 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°8°24 mm12 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°6°31 mm12 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°34 mm11 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July15°4°33 mm10 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August16°4°33 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°6°39 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°30 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°10°28 mm15 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
December30°12°24 mm17 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rainbow in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rainbow in March?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 11 °C (53 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Rainbow?

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

How long are the days in Rainbow in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 44 min in June to 14 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Rainbow in March?

Hardly — March nights average 11 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rainbow in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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