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Whyalla Weather in March

Whyalla in March

The short of it: Whyalla in March averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 16 mm · daylight 12 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Whyalla an average March high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 16 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-March, 56 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 September and October.

Against its neighbours, Whyalla runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Whyalla Playford, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Whyalla, 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
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Whyalla PlayfordSouth Australia1 km NNW28°17°16 mm
Whyalla NorrieSouth Australia2 km W29°17°16 mm
Whyalla StuartSouth Australia4 km WNW29°17°16 mm
Whyalla JenkinsSouth Australia5 km WNW29°17°16 mm
Port Pirie WestSouth Australia44 km ESE29°16°16 mm
Risdon ParkSouth Australia44 km ESE29°16°16 mm
Risdon Park SouthSouth Australia45 km ESE30°15°16 mm
Port PirieSouth Australia46 km ESE30°16°17 mm

The Almanac · Whyalla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Climate of Whyalla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°19°20 mm22 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
February31°19°20 mm22 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°16 mm18 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April25°14°21 mm16 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°11°22 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°8°30 mm17 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°7°23 mm16 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°8°23 mm17 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°10°31 mm19 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°12°26 mm20 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°26 mm21 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°17°24 mm21 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Whyalla in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Whyalla in March?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 16 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Whyalla?

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

How long are the days in Whyalla in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 59 min in June to 14 h 19 min in December.

Does it snow in Whyalla in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Whyalla in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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