Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Mackay with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mackay in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Mackay with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Mackay will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 213 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Mackay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Mackay in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
213 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Mackay?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Mackay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Mackay in March
With 35°C, Mackay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Mackay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Mackay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Mackay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Mackay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Mackay.
Daily UV Index in March in Mackay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Mackay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Mackay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Mackay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Mackay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Mackay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Mackay
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mackay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Mackay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mackay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
