March weather forecast
Sydney, Australia

The Sydney climate begins to transition in March as temperatures lower and rainfall increases. The pleasant temperatures maintain Sydney's appealing outdoor environment, despite the increasing frequency of showers. The month's unique trait is the copious amount of rainfall amounting to a peak of 129mm. By comparison, the noticeable decline in daylight matches the fewer hours of sunshine, hinting towards the forthcoming autumn season. In essence, March serves as a bridge between the sweltering summer and the mild autumn.

Temperature

As Sydney welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still moderately hot 24.8°C, closely aligning with the preceding month. During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 17.6°C.

Humidity

In Sydney, Australia, the average relative humidity in March is 62%.

Rainfall

In Sydney, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 129mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sydney, Australia, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 1212mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Sydney, in March, the average water temperature is 23.4°C.
Note: Swimming in 23.4°C can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C to 28°C.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Sydney is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:52 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In Sydney, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 9 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Regularly use sunscreen with at least 30 SPF to shield yourself from sunburn and the adverse effects of the Sun’s rays. Warning! The Sun's UV rays intensify with reflections from sand and water.