Sydney in March
Statistically the wettest month, though the rain arrives in bursts rather than days, and 25°C afternoons keep the ocean pools in use.
Is March a good time to visit Sydney?
March is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Mardi Gras when the parade falls in March
- Sydney Royal Easter Show begins in late March some years
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Sydney, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Sydney?
March is a middling month in Sydney — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Sydney in March?
Sydney sits at roughly 68/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 2 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Sydney in March?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 18°C in March, with about 13 wet days across the month.