Western Australia weather in March
March is one of the best months to visit Western Australia: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (67°F) and cloud cover 40% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 23°C (74°F). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with February, it is cooler and wetter; April brings highs of 23°C (74°F) and 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Perth, the largest city in Western Australia. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Western Australia?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Western Australia.
Does it rain a lot in Western Australia in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 20 mm (0.8 in) falls in an average March. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Western Australia in March?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 19°C (67°F).
Western Australia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 18 mm | 33% | 25°C (77°F) | best |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm | 37% | 25°C (76°F) | best |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | 40% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm | 51% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 84 mm | 54% | 20°C (68°F) | fair |
| June | 19°C (66°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 113 mm | 59% | 19°C (66°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm | 60% | 17°C (63°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | 58% | 17°C (63°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 70 mm | 53% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 32 mm | 45% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm | 40% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| December | 25°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm | 36% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Western Australia in March
Weather can differ a lot within Western Australia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Mandurah | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Bunbury | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Geraldton | 26°C (78°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Baldivis | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Albany | 22°C (71°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 39 mm | best |
| Canning Vale | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Kwinana | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Kalgoorlie | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Busselton | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Ellenbrook | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Dianella | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | best |