Kurri Kurri Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Kurri Kurri

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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26.5°C
Avg Low
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16.1°C
Avg Temp
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21.3°C
Avg Rain
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109 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
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0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Kurri Kurri March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Kurri Kurri, with average highs near 26.5°C and lows around 16.1°C (mean 21.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Kurri Kurri March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Kurri Kurri. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Kurri Kurri was 1998 — when the month averaged 24.2°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 18.9°C. Typical March days reach 26.5°C with nights near 16.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.2°C→21.9°C+0.7°C
Max Temp26.7°C→26.7°C0°C
Min Temp15.7°C→17.1°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.8°C8 yr (18%)
19.8°C–21.5°C14 yr (31%)
21.5°C–23.3°C21 yr (47%)
23.3°C–25.0°C2 yr (4%)

Kurri Kurri March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Kurri Kurri, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2021 with 329 mm, while the driest was 1998 at 13 mm.

Kurri Kurri March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kurri Kurri during March averages 74%. The most humid March was 2022 at 90%, and the least humid was 1991 at 60%.

Kurri Kurri March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kurri Kurri. The sunniest Marchs were 1991 and 2008 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2022 and 2025 at 4.

Kurri Kurri March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kurri Kurri during March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest March was 1995 at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1999, 2014 and 2016, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Kurri Kurri

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How March Ranks in Kurri Kurri

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Kurri Kurri Weather by Month

Kurri Kurri March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.1°C21.0°C21.2°C21.9°C21.5°C+0.4°C
Avg High26.5°C26.2°C26.5°C27.0°C26.1°C-0.4°C
Avg Low15.6°C15.7°C16.0°C16.8°C16.8°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain102 mm70 mm104 mm112 mm189 mm+87 mm

Extreme March Records in Kurri Kurri

🔥Warmest March39.7°C1983
🧊Coldest March8.2°C1994
🌧️Wettest March329 mm2021
🏜️Driest March13 mm1998
🌬️Windiest March0.7 m/s1995

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Kurri Kurri have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 8.2°C (1994) to a record high of 39.7°C (1983).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm, with a wettest year of 329 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Kurri Kurri?

One of the best times to visit Kurri Kurri

March is one of the best times to visit Kurri Kurri. Expect days averaging 26.5°C and nights around 16.1°C (mean 21.3°C) — warmer than Kurri Kurri's yearly average — with higher rainfall (109 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kurri Kurri's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kurri Kurri Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Kurri Kurri, with average highs near 26.5°C and lows around 16.1°C (mean 21.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 109 mm of rainfall in Kurri Kurri, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 329 mm (2021), and the driest just 13 mm (1998). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.7°C to 26.7°C and overnight lows from 15.7°C to 17.1°C over the same span.
March Weather in Kurri Kurri, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.2°C23.4°C18.6°C36.5°C14.4°C136 mm74%0.6 m/s4
202429.0°C23.1°C17.2°C36.9°C13.8°C44 mm69%0.6 m/s4.9
202329.0°C23.1°C17.2°C39.1°C10.6°C96 mm68%0.6 m/s5.1
202223.0°C19.7°C16.5°C26.4°C12.6°C328 mm90%0.6 m/s4
2021 🌧️24.3°C20.1°C16.0°C33.2°C12.1°C329 mm80%0.6 m/s4.3
202023.2°C19.3°C15.3°C31.2°C11.7°C203 mm85%0.6 m/s4.4
201928.5°C22.9°C17.2°C36.3°C8.8°C149 mm71%0.6 m/s5
201827.8°C22.3°C16.8°C36.3°C8.7°C88 mm73%0.6 m/s5.1
201725.0°C21.3°C17.5°C31.1°C13.5°C258 mm85%0.6 m/s4.2
201629.0°C23.0°C17.0°C35.1°C12.1°C53 mm70%0.5 m/s5.4
201528.8°C22.5°C16.1°C38.1°C10.4°C55 mm67%0.6 m/s5.2
201426.3°C21.5°C16.6°C30.4°C12.0°C117 mm79%0.5 m/s4.8
201324.8°C20.4°C16.0°C30.0°C11.6°C89 mm80%0.6 m/s5.1
201224.3°C19.9°C15.5°C31.9°C10.4°C133 mm80%0.6 m/s4.7
201127.7°C22.6°C17.5°C36.7°C14.3°C89 mm69%0.6 m/s4.3
201027.9°C22.6°C17.3°C34.2°C13.2°C90 mm68%0.6 m/s4.7
200927.7°C21.9°C16.2°C33.7°C12.5°C101 mm70%0.6 m/s5.3
200826.2°C20.5°C14.8°C31.2°C9.7°C47 mm72%0.6 m/s5.6
200727.4°C21.7°C16.0°C34.9°C10.1°C100 mm73%0.6 m/s4.9
200627.7°C22.5°C17.3°C34.4°C13.4°C64 mm70%0.6 m/s4.8
200525.5°C20.1°C14.8°C34.7°C10.5°C105 mm73%0.6 m/s5.1
200427.0°C21.7°C16.4°C36.3°C12.5°C57 mm71%0.6 m/s4.5
200325.9°C20.7°C15.6°C29.9°C11.1°C72 mm71%0.6 m/s5
200227.1°C21.5°C15.9°C38.3°C12.3°C103 mm71%0.6 m/s4.8
200124.7°C20.2°C15.7°C27.4°C10.0°C147 mm77%0.6 m/s4.4
200025.7°C21.4°C17.0°C34.1°C12.4°C242 mm85%0.6 m/s4.2
199927.9°C22.4°C16.9°C34.1°C12.0°C67 mm72%0.5 m/s4.6
1998 🔥30.7°C24.2°C17.6°C38.3°C11.9°C13 mm61%0.6 m/s5.4
199727.0°C21.6°C16.1°C32.4°C12.8°C44 mm71%0.6 m/s5.1
199626.8°C21.0°C15.2°C33.0°C11.7°C38 mm69%0.6 m/s5.1
199524.5°C19.5°C14.5°C30.4°C10.6°C138 mm75%0.7 m/s4.9
1994 ❄️23.5°C18.9°C14.3°C29.0°C8.2°C78 mm76%0.6 m/s4.7
199325.6°C20.3°C15.0°C30.2°C11.2°C87 mm72%0.6 m/s4.7
199223.8°C19.7°C15.6°C27.0°C13.0°C78 mm85%0.5 m/s4.8
199129.1°C22.4°C15.7°C36.8°C12.2°C26 mm60%0.6 m/s5.6
199023.5°C19.6°C15.7°C29.7°C10.5°C124 mm86%0.6 m/s4.5
198926.7°C21.8°C16.9°C35.8°C12.1°C161 mm77%0.6 m/s4.1
198825.8°C20.4°C15.0°C35.2°C10.1°C73 mm70%0.6 m/s4.9
198724.4°C19.3°C14.3°C30.5°C8.8°C133 mm72%0.6 m/s4.9
198628.5°C22.1°C15.8°C35.9°C10.1°C15 mm65%0.6 m/s5.5
198527.6°C21.7°C15.8°C38.1°C12.7°C42 mm70%0.6 m/s5
198425.0°C19.3°C13.5°C33.6°C8.3°C117 mm71%0.6 m/s4.9
198328.8°C23.1°C17.5°C39.7°C13.3°C143 mm68%0.6 m/s—
198224.6°C20.5°C16.3°C32.4°C11.1°C222 mm83%0.6 m/s—
198127.3°C21.3°C15.2°C34.5°C11.5°C16 mm65%0.6 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kurri Kurri March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kurri Kurri in March?▼

The average high in March is around 26.5°C with lows near 16.1°C (mean 21.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kurri Kurri in March?▼

March averages 109 mm of rainfall in Kurri Kurri, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 329 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest March on record in Kurri Kurri?▼

The hottest March reached 39.7°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 8.2°C in 1994.

Has March in Kurri Kurri gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.7°C to 26.7°C and overnight lows from 15.7°C to 17.1°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Kurri Kurri?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Kurri Kurri and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 26.5°C daytime highs and 16.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Kurri Kurri?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Kurri Kurri, averaging 21.3°C.

What should I pack for Kurri Kurri in March?▼

For March in Kurri Kurri, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.5°C and lows of 16.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Kurri Kurri humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Kurri Kurri in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.7 m/s (1995).

Which March had the most rainfall in Kurri Kurri?▼

The wettest March on record was 2021 with 329 mm. On average, March sees 109 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kurri Kurri behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.