Bordertown Weather in March (1981–2025)

📍 36.31°S, 140.77°E •
📊

March at a Glance in Bordertown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
25 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
55%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Bordertown March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Bordertown, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 20.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

Bordertown March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Bordertown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Bordertown was 2017 — when the month averaged 23.1°C — while the coldest was 1981 at 17.7°C. Typical March days reach 27.3°C with nights near 12.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.6°C→20.9°C+1.3°C
Max Temp26.5°C→28.2°C+1.7°C
Min Temp12.6°C→13.6°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.8°C9 yr (20%)
18.8°C–20.5°C18 yr (40%)
20.5°C–22.3°C15 yr (33%)
22.3°C–24.0°C3 yr (7%)

Bordertown March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Bordertown, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2020 with 158 mm, while the driest was 2018 at 1 mm.

Bordertown March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bordertown during March averages 55%. The most humid March was 2011 at 65%, and the least humid was 2008 at 43%.

Bordertown March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bordertown. The sunniest March was 1994 at 5.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 4.9.

Bordertown March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bordertown during March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest March was 1984 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2016 and 2021 at 2.9 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Bordertown

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Bordertown

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bordertown Weather by Month

Bordertown March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.1°C19.7°C19.9°C20.5°C20.5°C+0.4°C
Avg High27.2°C26.9°C27.4°C27.5°C27.7°C+0.5°C
Avg Low12.9°C12.5°C12.4°C13.5°C13.3°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain35 mm15 mm21 mm20 mm40 mm+5 mm

Extreme March Records in Bordertown

🔥Warmest March42.5°C1986
🧊Coldest March5.9°C2005
🌧️Wettest March158 mm2020
🏜️Driest March1 mm2018
🌬️Windiest March3.9 m/s1984

Key Insights for March

✅

March temperatures in Bordertown have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

✅

March has ranged from a record low of 5.9°C (2005) to a record high of 42.5°C (1986).

✅

Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm, with a wettest year of 158 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Bordertown?

One of the best times to visit Bordertown

March is one of the best times to visit Bordertown. Expect days averaging 27.3°C and nights around 12.9°C (mean 20.1°C) — warmer than Bordertown's yearly average — with low rainfall (25 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bordertown'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 →

Bordertown Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Bordertown, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 20.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 25 mm of rainfall in Bordertown, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 158 mm (2020), and the driest just 1 mm (2018). Humidity sits around 55% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.5°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
March Weather in Bordertown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.9°C22.9°C14.8°C40.4°C10.3°C17 mm48%3.3 m/s5.8
202429.9°C22.2°C14.5°C40.6°C7.8°C16 mm48%3.1 m/s5.8
202325.8°C19.2°C12.5°C32.4°C9.4°C17 mm62%3.2 m/s4.9
202228.0°C20.9°C13.8°C33.7°C9.6°C11 mm57%3.1 m/s5.5
202126.2°C19.3°C12.3°C32.0°C7.7°C22 mm60%2.9 m/s5.4
2020 🌧️25.4°C18.6°C11.8°C32.2°C7.7°C158 mm63%3.3 m/s5.2
201927.6°C20.5°C13.4°C40.9°C8.2°C3 mm52%3.3 m/s5.4
201828.1°C20.9°C13.7°C37.4°C9.3°C1 mm51%3.8 m/s5.6
2017 🔥30.5°C23.1°C15.7°C38.1°C7.9°C3 mm49%3.3 m/s5.4
201628.8°C21.8°C14.8°C40.7°C9.0°C22 mm55%2.9 m/s5.1
201525.0°C18.2°C11.4°C31.0°C7.7°C10 mm57%3.4 m/s5.3
201427.4°C20.0°C12.6°C36.7°C7.4°C20 mm56%3 m/s5.2
201328.5°C22.1°C15.6°C39.2°C9.0°C13 mm49%3.5 m/s5.1
201225.9°C19.3°C12.7°C33.5°C8.5°C34 mm59%3.6 m/s5.2
201125.0°C18.3°C11.7°C34.9°C6.9°C57 mm65%3.4 m/s5
201027.7°C20.6°C13.5°C34.6°C8.9°C34 mm55%3.1 m/s5.2
200926.1°C19.1°C12.1°C35.3°C8.0°C26 mm59%3.2 m/s5.3
200830.4°C22.4°C14.4°C40.9°C6.8°C13 mm43%3.2 m/s5.6
200728.0°C20.4°C12.9°C36.7°C7.1°C12 mm53%3.6 m/s5.5
200628.9°C21.1°C13.4°C37.4°C9.3°C21 mm54%3.3 m/s5.8
200526.5°C19.0°C11.6°C37.9°C5.9°C7 mm56%3.2 m/s5.5
200426.7°C18.9°C11.1°C39.5°C7.8°C28 mm56%3.3 m/s5.7
200325.2°C18.1°C11.0°C35.3°C8.1°C21 mm61%3.1 m/s5.3
200227.6°C19.9°C12.3°C36.5°C9.3°C9 mm55%3.5 m/s5.3
200126.7°C19.4°C12.1°C36.6°C7.4°C51 mm55%3.4 m/s5.1
200027.5°C20.3°C13.1°C40.0°C8.2°C19 mm58%3.3 m/s5.2
199925.5°C18.9°C12.4°C35.7°C7.0°C33 mm59%3.4 m/s5.1
199827.8°C20.2°C12.6°C38.9°C8.2°C7 mm55%3.4 m/s5.5
199724.8°C18.1°C11.3°C32.3°C7.5°C15 mm60%3.6 m/s5.3
199627.5°C20.1°C12.7°C37.2°C8.6°C18 mm52%3.5 m/s5.5
199525.4°C18.7°C12.0°C35.0°C6.4°C9 mm58%3.6 m/s5.5
199427.6°C19.7°C11.8°C33.2°C7.1°C2 mm49%3 m/s5.9
199327.2°C20.1°C13.1°C35.3°C7.4°C7 mm57%3.2 m/s5.3
199228.1°C20.9°C13.8°C37.2°C10.3°C31 mm60%3.1 m/s5
199126.4°C18.9°C11.4°C37.9°C7.3°C17 mm53%3.5 m/s5.6
199028.9°C21.3°C13.8°C37.2°C7.6°C9 mm48%3.3 m/s5.7
198928.8°C22.0°C15.3°C41.3°C8.0°C13 mm53%3.3 m/s5
198829.1°C21.5°C14.0°C38.6°C9.1°C28 mm46%3.1 m/s5.5
198725.5°C18.1°C10.6°C36.9°C6.5°C12 mm53%3.8 m/s5.6
198629.2°C21.1°C13.0°C42.5°C8.8°C2 mm46%3.4 m/s5.6
198529.1°C21.7°C14.3°C38.0°C8.9°C31 mm52%3.3 m/s5.4
198425.5°C18.5°C11.6°C38.1°C6.1°C49 mm55%3.9 m/s5.4
198325.7°C19.4°C13.2°C38.9°C6.5°C122 mm65%3.4 m/s—
198228.2°C20.5°C12.8°C37.6°C6.9°C29 mm52%3.2 m/s—
1981 ❄️24.1°C17.7°C11.2°C32.7°C7.4°C28 mm60%3.2 m/s—

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

Other Cities in South Australia

Bordertown March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bordertown in March?▼

The average high in March is around 27.3°C with lows near 12.9°C (mean 20.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bordertown in March?▼

March averages 25 mm of rainfall in Bordertown, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 158 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest March on record in Bordertown?▼

The hottest March reached 42.5°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 5.9°C in 2005.

Has March in Bordertown 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.5°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Bordertown?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Bordertown and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.3°C daytime highs and 12.9°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Bordertown?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Bordertown, averaging 20.1°C.

What should I pack for Bordertown in March?▼

For March in Bordertown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.3°C and lows of 12.9°C.

Is Bordertown humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 55% — relatively dry.

How windy is Bordertown in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1984).

Which March had the most rainfall in Bordertown?▼

The wettest March on record was 2020 with 158 mm. On average, March sees 25 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.

Other South Australia cities

Explore how the weather in Bordertown 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.