Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Port Douglas with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 26°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 drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas will be around 32°C, with nights close to 25°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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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Douglas is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 364 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 54% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Port Douglas. 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.
Port Douglas in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
364 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 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 Port Douglas?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Port Douglas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Douglas in March
With 36°C, Port Douglas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Port Douglas, 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 17 days of rain in Port Douglas.
Daily UV Index in March in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas
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Average Weather in Port Douglas by Month
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