Travel ideas · Best places to visit in Oceania in March
Best places to visit in Oceania in March
Where to go in Oceania in March: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Melbpal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Top picks for March: Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Melbourne averages 24°C (75°F); Sydney averages 25°C (77°F); Perth averages 30°C (86°F). All 5 destinations below list March among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 5
- Warmest
- Perth (30°C (86°F))
- Driest
- Perth (2 rainy days)
Oceania
Australia · 24°C (75°F) · 6 rainy days
Melbourne
Laneway coffee, free CBD trams, big-ticket sport and serious food. Warm, stable weather and a packed events calendar make March one of the best months; hotels fill during the Grand Prix.
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Australia · 25°C (77°F) · 10 rainy days
Sydney
Harbour ferries, ocean beaches and the Opera House on one waterfront. Still warm and good for swimming, though humid and among the wetter months; crowds thin after the summer holidays.
Australia · 30°C (86°F) · 2 rainy days
Perth
Sunny Indian Ocean city of sunset beaches, Kings Park and Rottnest's quokkas. Still warm and dry with calmer winds — ideal beach and Rottnest weather.
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New Zealand · 23°C (73°F) · 8 rainy days
Auckland
Harbour city of volcanic cones, island ferries and west-coast surf beaches. Warm, settled weather continues with fewer crowds; a favourite month for Waiheke and hiking.
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New Zealand · 19°C (66°F) · 8 rainy days
Queenstown
Lakeside adventure town under the Remarkables, with ski fields and Central Otago wine. Early autumn with calm, sunny days and cooler nights; grape harvest begins in Central Otago.
Beach, city or budget: March picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Sydney, Perth |
| City breaks | Queenstown |
What's on in March
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Melbourne: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park (usually March)
- Sydney: Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street (some years in early March)
- Perth: Sculpture by the Sea on Cottesloe Beach (usually March)
- Auckland: Auckland Arts Festival (usually March)
Daylight in March
Day length on these trips ranges from about 12.4 hours in Auckland to 12.5 hours in Queenstown (sunrise to sunset on 15 March). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
March weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 | 4/5 |
| Sydney | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 | 4/5 |
| Perth | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 | 3/5 |
| Auckland | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 8 | 4/5 |
| Queenstown | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 8 | 4/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in March?
Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Auckland and Queenstown are all at or near their best in March.