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Adelaide in March
What March is really like in Adelaide: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nicole Kearney, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Peak festival month: the Fringe, the Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide overlap, with warm, settled weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Adelaide: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is cooler; by April highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (June–August). Cool and showery with highs around 15–16°C; quiet, lower prices, fires in winery restaurants and AFL football.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Adelaide Festival (usually late February to mid-March)
- WOMADelaide world-music festival in Botanic Park (usually the March long weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · North Terrace
Art Gallery of South Australia
Start with the Elder Wing of Australian art, then cross the courtyard to the South Australian Museum next door.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · North Terrace
South Australian Museum
The museum's Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery holds one of the world's largest collections of Aboriginal cultural material, and other galleries cover Pacific cultures, opalised fossils, minerals and Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- Kids
- History
Architecture · North Terrace
State Library of South Australia
Climb to the upper balcony of the Mortlock Wing for the classic view down the length of the hall.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Port Adelaide
South Australian Maritime Museum
Australia's oldest maritime museum occupies a stone bond store in Port Adelaide, with full-size ships to climb aboard, migrant stories and a lighthouse.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Adelaide.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Adelaide?
One of the best months to visit Adelaide, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Adelaide?
It is one of the best months to visit Adelaide. Peak festival month: the Fringe, the Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide overlap, with warm, settled weather.
+How warm is Adelaide in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Adelaide in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.