Month guide · Gold Coast · Australia
Gold Coast in March
What March is really like in Gold Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still warm and rainy at times; the surf season heats up at Snapper Rocks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in Gold Coast: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with February (28°C (82°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (June–August). Mild, sunny and dry, with cool mornings, cooler sea and whale migration offshore.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Professional surfing at Snapper Rocks (in years it is on the tour, usually March to May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Burleigh Heads
David Fleay Wildlife Park
Time your visit for the keeper talks and the nocturnal house, where you can see gliders and other night animals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Main Beach
The Spit and Federation Walk
The narrow sand peninsula north of Main Beach has a coastal walking track through dune bush, the Gold Coast Seaway's rock walls, where dolphins are often seen, and a dog-friendly beach.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Main Beach
Whale-watching cruise
Choose a morning trip in calm seas, and take seasickness tablets if you are prone to it.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Beach · Coolangatta
Kirra Beach
A long, curving beach between Coolangatta and Bilinga, famous among surfers for its barrelling point break.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Gold Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 20°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Gold Coast?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Gold Coast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still warm and rainy at times; the surf season heats up at Snapper Rocks.
+How warm is Gold Coast in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast in March?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.