Narrabri Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Narrabri

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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30.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.0°C
Avg Temp
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23.1°C
Avg Rain
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61 mm
Avg Humidity
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57%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+4.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Narrabri March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Narrabri, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 16°C (mean 23.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

Narrabri March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Narrabri. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Narrabri was 1998 — when the month averaged 25.8°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 20.2°C. Typical March days reach 30.1°C with nights near 16°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.0°C→23.5°C+0.5°C
Max Temp30.3°C→29.8°C-0.5°C
Min Temp15.7°C→17.2°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C6 yr (13%)
21.5°C–23.0°C15 yr (33%)
23.0°C–24.5°C16 yr (36%)
24.5°C–26.0°C8 yr (18%)

Narrabri March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Narrabri, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2021 with 189 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 3 mm.

Narrabri March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Narrabri during March averages 57%. The most humid March was 2021 at 75%, and the least humid was 1986 at 39%.

Narrabri March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Narrabri. The sunniest March was 1986 at 6.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2025 at 4.9.

Narrabri March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Narrabri during March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March was 1995 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 1.8 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Narrabri

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

How March Ranks in Narrabri

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Narrabri Weather by Month

Narrabri March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.1°C22.9°C22.9°C23.3°C23.2°C+0.1°C
Avg High30.5°C30.4°C30.1°C30.1°C29.4°C-1.1°C
Avg Low15.7°C15.3°C15.7°C16.6°C16.9°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain48 mm27 mm51 mm75 mm127 mm+80 mm

Extreme March Records in Narrabri

🔥Warmest March39.4°C2002
🧊Coldest March5.6°C1984
🌧️Wettest March189 mm2021
🏜️Driest March3 mm1981
🌬️Windiest March2.9 m/s1995

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Narrabri have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 5.6°C (1984) to a record high of 39.4°C (2002).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 61 mm, with a wettest year of 189 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell 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 Narrabri?

One of the best times to visit Narrabri

March is one of the best times to visit Narrabri. Expect days averaging 30.1°C and nights around 16°C (mean 23.1°C) — warmer than Narrabri's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (61 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Narrabri'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 →

Narrabri Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Narrabri, with average highs near 30.1°C and lows around 16°C (mean 23.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 61 mm of rainfall in Narrabri, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 189 mm (2021), and the driest just 3 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 57% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 15.7°C to 17.2°C while daytime highs eased from 30.3°C to 29.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
March Weather in Narrabri, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.9°C24.9°C18.9°C38.5°C15.1°C149 mm64%2.8 m/s4.9
202432.1°C24.8°C17.5°C39.2°C13.3°C34 mm56%2.1 m/s5.7
202331.6°C24.9°C18.2°C37.5°C8.7°C166 mm56%2.1 m/s5.8
202228.4°C22.3°C16.2°C33.1°C13.9°C101 mm68%2.3 m/s5.4
2021 🌧️26.1°C20.8°C15.4°C31.5°C10.8°C189 mm75%2.4 m/s5.4
202027.2°C21.3°C15.3°C33.8°C10.9°C124 mm70%2.4 m/s5.5
201932.1°C24.9°C17.8°C36.5°C6.3°C78 mm51%2.3 m/s5.8
201832.3°C24.6°C16.9°C37.3°C11.1°C32 mm55%2.5 m/s6
201729.0°C23.1°C17.1°C33.1°C12.5°C158 mm69%2.5 m/s5.4
201632.3°C25.1°C18.0°C36.5°C11.3°C22 mm47%2 m/s5.8
201531.3°C23.8°C16.4°C37.8°C9.0°C71 mm53%2.2 m/s6.2
201428.9°C22.7°C16.6°C33.6°C12.2°C147 mm65%1.8 m/s5.3
201328.1°C21.7°C15.3°C32.3°C10.6°C86 mm68%2.3 m/s5.8
201227.8°C21.4°C15.1°C31.2°C9.0°C32 mm68%2.2 m/s5.8
201129.8°C23.3°C16.9°C35.9°C11.0°C54 mm62%2.1 m/s5.1
201029.1°C22.4°C15.8°C32.5°C10.7°C66 mm64%2.5 m/s5.4
200930.4°C22.7°C15.0°C34.1°C10.1°C19 mm55%2.3 m/s6.1
200829.5°C21.7°C13.8°C33.9°C7.7°C9 mm55%1.9 m/s6.4
200730.7°C23.7°C16.7°C35.4°C8.0°C58 mm60%2.5 m/s5.9
200630.9°C23.9°C17.0°C35.1°C11.6°C23 mm54%2.5 m/s5.5
200530.2°C22.6°C15.1°C36.0°C8.5°C20 mm49%2.4 m/s6.1
200430.4°C23.3°C16.2°C37.7°C11.4°C56 mm63%2.2 m/s5.8
200328.3°C21.0°C13.7°C31.1°C8.3°C49 mm61%2 m/s6
200232.0°C24.2°C16.3°C39.4°C12.7°C59 mm47%2.4 m/s6.2
200129.1°C22.3°C15.5°C36.7°C9.3°C93 mm61%2.8 m/s5.8
200029.3°C23.4°C17.5°C35.4°C12.1°C126 mm68%2 m/s5.3
199930.0°C23.2°C16.4°C35.4°C9.7°C74 mm63%2 m/s5.5
1998 🔥34.0°C25.8°C17.6°C39.0°C12.7°C4 mm41%2.2 m/s6.6
199729.5°C22.2°C14.8°C32.6°C10.4°C28 mm59%2 m/s6.1
199630.1°C22.5°C14.9°C33.7°C10.6°C8 mm50%2.4 m/s6.2
199531.0°C23.0°C15.0°C36.0°C10.6°C7 mm48%2.9 m/s6.4
1994 ❄️27.2°C20.2°C13.2°C31.5°C7.9°C48 mm62%2.4 m/s6
199329.7°C22.1°C14.5°C33.8°C8.8°C23 mm54%2.8 m/s6.3
199230.3°C22.8°C15.2°C32.9°C12.6°C14 mm57%2.3 m/s6.4
199131.4°C23.2°C15.1°C34.8°C8.1°C43 mm48%2.1 m/s6.5
199031.2°C23.8°C16.3°C39.2°C10.0°C26 mm55%2.8 m/s5.8
198930.6°C24.3°C18.0°C36.6°C13.3°C71 mm57%2.6 m/s5.2
198829.8°C22.1°C14.3°C36.8°C8.4°C24 mm49%2.6 m/s6.1
198728.8°C21.6°C14.4°C36.7°C8.1°C89 mm57%2.5 m/s6.1
198633.4°C24.9°C16.5°C37.8°C10.2°C6 mm39%2.2 m/s6.7
198531.7°C23.7°C15.8°C38.6°C12.6°C27 mm50%2.3 m/s6.2
198428.5°C21.2°C13.8°C34.2°C5.6°C38 mm60%2.2 m/s6.2
198331.9°C24.4°C17.0°C36.9°C10.9°C37 mm49%2.3 m/s—
198227.6°C21.9°C16.2°C33.2°C10.6°C137 mm73%2.4 m/s—
198132.0°C23.8°C15.5°C35.9°C10.4°C3 mm40%2.2 m/s—

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

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Narrabri March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Narrabri in March?▼

The average high in March is around 30.1°C with lows near 16°C (mean 23.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Narrabri in March?▼

March averages 61 mm of rainfall in Narrabri, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 189 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest March on record in Narrabri?▼

The hottest March reached 39.4°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 5.6°C in 1984.

Has March in Narrabri 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 0.5°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 15.7°C to 17.2°C while daytime highs eased from 30.3°C to 29.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a good time to visit Narrabri?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Narrabri and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 30.1°C daytime highs and 16°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Narrabri?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Narrabri, averaging 23.1°C.

What should I pack for Narrabri in March?▼

For March in Narrabri, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.1°C and lows of 16°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Narrabri humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 57% — moderately humid.

How windy is Narrabri in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1995).

Which March had the most rainfall in Narrabri?▼

The wettest March on record was 2021 with 189 mm. On average, March sees 61 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 Narrabri 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.