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Sydney in March
What March is really like in Sydney: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Sydney. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still warm and good for swimming, though humid and among the wetter months; crowds thin after the summer holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Sydney: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Winter (June–August). Mild sunny days and cold nights, low hotel rates, Vivid Sydney in early June and humpback whales along the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street (some years in early March)
- Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Olympic Park (around Easter)
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 · Mosman
Taronga Zoo
Ride the Sky Safari cable car from the ferry wharf to the top entrance, then walk downhill through the zoo back to the ferry.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
- Iconic
Garden · Circular Quay
Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Thirty hectares of lawns, palms and themed gardens wrap around Farm Cove between the Opera House and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Nature
- Kids
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Neighbourhood · The Rocks
The Rocks
Stop for a drink at one of the area's 1840s pubs, such as the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel or the Hero of Waterloo, on the quieter western side.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Shopping
- Architecture
Nature · Eastern Beaches
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
This six-kilometre cliff-top path links Bondi with Coogee via Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Gordons Bay, passing ocean pools, sandstone headlands and the clifftop Waverley Cemetery.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sydney.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Sydney?
One of the best months to visit Sydney, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Sydney?
It is one of the best months to visit Sydney. Still warm and good for swimming, though humid and among the wetter months; crowds thin after the summer holidays.
+How warm is Sydney in March?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sydney in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.