Wagga Wagga Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Wagga Wagga

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.2°C
Avg Temp
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21.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
48 mm
Avg Humidity
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53%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Wagga Wagga March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Wagga Wagga, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 21.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 48 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

Wagga Wagga March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Wagga Wagga. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Wagga Wagga was 2025 — when the month averaged 24.5°C — while the coldest was 2012 at 17.5°C. Typical March days reach 28.2°C with nights near 14.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.0°C→22.1°C+1.1°C
Max Temp28.1°C→28.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp14.0°C→15.4°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–19.0°C5 yr (11%)
19.0°C–21.0°C13 yr (29%)
21.0°C–23.0°C20 yr (44%)
23.0°C–25.0°C7 yr (16%)

Wagga Wagga March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Wagga Wagga, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1989 with 189 mm, while the driest was 2004 at 1 mm.

Wagga Wagga March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Wagga Wagga during March averages 53%. The most humid March was 2012 at 78%, and the least humid was 1986 at 36%.

Wagga Wagga March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Wagga Wagga. The sunniest March was 2004 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2012 at 5.

Wagga Wagga March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Wagga Wagga during March is 2.6 m/s. The windiest March was 1983 at 3.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2014 and 2016 at 2.2 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Wagga Wagga

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

How March Ranks in Wagga Wagga

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Wagga Wagga Weather by Month

Wagga Wagga March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.2°C20.8°C21.5°C21.0°C21.8°C+0.6°C
Avg High28.3°C28.0°C28.8°C27.6°C28.4°C+0.1°C
Avg Low14.2°C13.6°C14.1°C14.4°C15.1°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain52 mm36 mm25 mm67 mm67 mm+15 mm

Extreme March Records in Wagga Wagga

🔥Warmest March39.4°C1983
🧊Coldest March3.8°C1984
🌧️Wettest March189 mm1989
🏜️Driest March1 mm2004
🌬️Windiest March3.2 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Wagga Wagga have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 3.8°C (1984) to a record high of 39.4°C (1983).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 48 mm, with a wettest year of 189 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Wagga Wagga?

One of the best times to visit Wagga Wagga

March is one of the best times to visit Wagga Wagga. Expect days averaging 28.2°C and nights around 14.2°C (mean 21.2°C) — warmer than Wagga Wagga's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (48 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Wagga Wagga'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 →

Wagga Wagga Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Wagga Wagga, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 21.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 48 mm of rainfall and 53% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 48 mm of rainfall in Wagga Wagga, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 189 mm (1989), and the driest just 1 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 53% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.6 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.1°C to 28.8°C and overnight lows from 14°C to 15.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Wagga Wagga, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥31.7°C24.5°C17.4°C38.7°C10.2°C28 mm52%2.7 m/s5.7
202430.8°C23.4°C15.9°C36.1°C9.7°C22 mm45%2.4 m/s5.9
202328.1°C21.6°C15.2°C38.5°C7.9°C109 mm58%2.5 m/s5.1
202228.1°C21.8°C15.5°C33.5°C11.7°C37 mm63%2.6 m/s5.3
202125.5°C19.3°C13.0°C32.8°C8.4°C97 mm63%2.9 m/s5.1
202026.1°C19.9°C13.6°C33.2°C8.7°C107 mm63%2.4 m/s5.5
201927.9°C21.4°C14.9°C37.1°C4.6°C78 mm53%2.5 m/s5.2
201829.7°C21.9°C14.2°C34.4°C7.8°C12 mm45%2.7 m/s6.2
201730.2°C23.4°C16.5°C35.4°C6.9°C52 mm55%2.8 m/s5.5
201630.2°C23.4°C16.5°C38.3°C8.2°C51 mm52%2.2 m/s5.6
201527.9°C20.5°C13.2°C34.0°C7.1°C6 mm46%2.7 m/s6
201427.6°C21.4°C15.2°C32.1°C9.8°C72 mm61%2.2 m/s5.1
201328.3°C21.3°C14.3°C33.3°C7.2°C33 mm55%2.7 m/s5.9
2012 ❄️23.0°C17.5°C11.9°C27.0°C5.1°C178 mm78%2.6 m/s5
201124.6°C18.9°C13.2°C29.2°C7.7°C77 mm72%2.5 m/s5.2
201027.0°C20.7°C14.3°C31.3°C8.8°C115 mm62%2.3 m/s5.6
200928.9°C21.7°C14.6°C33.4°C7.9°C20 mm46%2.6 m/s5.6
200829.3°C21.8°C14.4°C38.2°C6.2°C33 mm47%2.4 m/s5.7
200729.7°C22.3°C14.9°C37.1°C6.9°C42 mm52%2.8 m/s5.7
200630.7°C23.0°C15.3°C38.1°C9.8°C17 mm44%2.6 m/s6
200527.5°C20.1°C12.7°C37.1°C6.5°C14 mm50%2.5 m/s6
200430.4°C22.2°C14.0°C36.5°C9.9°C1 mm37%2.4 m/s6.3
200327.3°C20.1°C12.9°C32.0°C6.8°C10 mm52%2.4 m/s5.5
200228.3°C20.9°C13.4°C35.8°C8.3°C28 mm53%2.5 m/s5.6
200127.2°C20.2°C13.2°C33.5°C7.0°C50 mm56%2.8 m/s5.3
200028.5°C22.3°C16.0°C36.7°C10.2°C39 mm57%2.3 m/s5.2
199927.7°C21.1°C14.5°C36.6°C4.8°C90 mm55%2.7 m/s5.4
199830.8°C22.9°C15.0°C38.9°C8.9°C2 mm37%2.9 m/s5.9
199727.7°C20.5°C13.4°C35.7°C6.3°C48 mm50%2.7 m/s5.7
199626.9°C20.0°C13.1°C33.4°C6.8°C37 mm55%2.6 m/s5.8
199527.3°C19.8°C12.3°C33.8°C6.3°C1 mm46%3.1 m/s6.1
199425.4°C18.2°C11.1°C29.2°C5.6°C48 mm61%2.5 m/s6
199326.2°C19.6°C12.9°C31.1°C6.7°C65 mm61%2.6 m/s5.5
199229.0°C21.7°C14.4°C32.8°C9.7°C38 mm57%2.3 m/s5.8
199129.3°C21.8°C14.3°C39.0°C7.5°C18 mm39%2.5 m/s5.8
199029.6°C22.3°C15.0°C35.3°C10.1°C9 mm48%2.8 m/s6
1989 🌧️27.1°C21.4°C15.8°C36.8°C8.8°C189 mm63%2.5 m/s5.1
198828.8°C21.6°C14.4°C36.6°C7.1°C30 mm48%2.8 m/s5.6
198725.9°C18.9°C11.8°C32.4°C4.8°C12 mm52%2.9 m/s5.8
198632.5°C24.2°C16.0°C38.8°C8.0°C4 mm36%2.8 m/s6.1
198528.9°C22.3°C15.7°C35.1°C7.7°C58 mm52%2.6 m/s5.5
198425.9°C18.3°C10.8°C33.2°C3.8°C21 mm53%2.8 m/s5.8
198329.8°C23.0°C16.2°C39.4°C8.6°C35 mm47%3.2 m/s—
198228.4°C21.6°C14.9°C36.2°C9.7°C100 mm56%2.6 m/s—
198127.3°C19.9°C12.6°C33.3°C8.2°C18 mm48%2.5 m/s—

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

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Wagga Wagga March Weather — FAQ

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

The average high in March is around 28.2°C with lows near 14.2°C (mean 21.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

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

March averages 48 mm of rainfall in Wagga Wagga, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 189 mm in 1989.

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

The hottest March reached 39.4°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 3.8°C in 1984.

Has March in Wagga Wagga 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.1°C to 28.8°C and overnight lows from 14°C to 15.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Wagga Wagga?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Wagga Wagga and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.2°C daytime highs and 14.2°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Wagga Wagga?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Wagga Wagga, averaging 21.2°C.

What should I pack for Wagga Wagga in March?▼

For March in Wagga Wagga, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.2°C and lows of 14.2°C.

Is Wagga Wagga humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 53% — relatively dry.

How windy is Wagga Wagga in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.2 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Wagga Wagga?▼

The wettest March on record was 1989 with 189 mm. On average, March sees 48 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 Wagga Wagga 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.