Victor Harbor Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Victor Harbor

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.6°C
Avg Temp
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19.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
23 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Victor Harbor March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Victor Harbor, with average highs near 22.9°C and lows around 15.6°C (mean 19.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Victor Harbor March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Victor Harbor. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Victor Harbor was 2017 — when the month averaged 21.6°C — while the coldest was 2003 at 17.1°C. Typical March days reach 22.9°C with nights near 15.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.8°C→20.0°C+1.2°C
Max Temp22.4°C→23.6°C+1.2°C
Min Temp15.2°C→16.4°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.3°C8 yr (18%)
18.3°C–19.5°C18 yr (40%)
19.5°C–20.8°C14 yr (31%)
20.8°C–22.0°C5 yr (11%)

Victor Harbor March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Victor Harbor, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2020 with 165 mm, while the driest were 2017 and 2018 at 0 mm.

Victor Harbor March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Victor Harbor during March averages 66%. The most humid March was 1992 at 75%, and the least humid was 2008 at 55%.

Victor Harbor March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Victor Harbor. The sunniest Marchs were 1994 and 2025 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1989 at 4.5.

Victor Harbor March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Victor Harbor during March is 4.9 m/s. The windiest March was 1984 at 5.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1994, 2010 and 2016 at 4.3 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Victor Harbor

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Cool
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Victor Harbor

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Victor Harbor Weather by Month

Victor Harbor March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.1°C18.8°C19.0°C19.7°C19.8°C+0.7°C
Avg High22.9°C22.4°C22.8°C23.3°C23.3°C+0.4°C
Avg Low15.4°C15.2°C15.3°C16.1°C16.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain29 mm19 mm21 mm18 mm37 mm+8 mm

Extreme March Records in Victor Harbor

🔥Warmest March36.2°C1986
🧊Coldest March10.1°C1984
🌧️Wettest March165 mm2020
🏜️Driest March0 mm2017
🌬️Windiest March5.6 m/s1984

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Victor Harbor have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 10.1°C (1984) to a record high of 36.2°C (1986).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm, with a wettest year of 165 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Victor Harbor?

One of the best times to visit Victor Harbor

March is one of the best times to visit Victor Harbor. Expect days averaging 22.9°C and nights around 15.6°C (mean 19.3°C) — warmer than Victor Harbor's yearly average — with low rainfall (23 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Victor Harbor'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 →

Victor Harbor Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Victor Harbor, with average highs near 22.9°C and lows around 15.6°C (mean 19.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 23 mm of rainfall in Victor Harbor, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 165 mm (2020), and the driest just 0 mm (2017). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 4.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 15.2°C to 16.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Victor Harbor, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.5°C21.5°C17.5°C34.5°C14.3°C15 mm63%5.1 m/s5.8
202425.0°C21.0°C17.0°C35.7°C12.6°C13 mm63%4.6 m/s5.7
202322.2°C19.1°C15.9°C29.8°C14.0°C3 mm70%4.9 m/s4.9
202223.0°C19.6°C16.3°C29.6°C13.8°C3 mm69%4.9 m/s5.4
202122.4°C18.9°C15.4°C28.0°C12.3°C21 mm69%4.5 m/s5.6
2020 🌧️21.7°C18.4°C15.1°C28.2°C12.1°C165 mm69%5 m/s5.1
201923.5°C20.0°C16.5°C36.2°C13.0°C0 mm64%4.8 m/s5.3
201823.5°C20.0°C16.4°C31.7°C12.7°C0 mm63%5.3 m/s5.4
2017 🔥25.6°C21.6°C17.5°C34.3°C13.5°C0 mm65%5 m/s5.1
201623.6°C20.1°C16.7°C34.2°C13.3°C17 mm68%4.3 m/s4.9
201521.6°C18.3°C15.0°C28.7°C13.0°C10 mm65%4.8 m/s5.1
201422.9°C19.1°C15.3°C31.6°C12.3°C14 mm68%4.5 m/s5.1
201325.1°C21.5°C17.9°C34.5°C13.2°C12 mm60%4.9 m/s5.1
201222.4°C18.9°C15.4°C29.1°C13.4°C41 mm67%4.9 m/s5.2
201120.8°C17.8°C14.7°C30.1°C11.9°C65 mm74%5.4 m/s4.7
201023.6°C19.8°C15.9°C30.4°C12.8°C22 mm64%4.3 m/s5.1
200922.6°C19.0°C15.3°C30.5°C12.5°C18 mm67%4.7 m/s5
200825.7°C21.2°C16.8°C34.4°C12.1°C12 mm55%4.5 m/s5.5
200723.5°C19.5°C15.6°C33.7°C11.6°C20 mm64%5.4 m/s5.2
200623.9°C20.1°C16.2°C33.4°C13.2°C30 mm65%4.8 m/s5.3
200521.7°C18.2°C14.8°C31.2°C10.6°C7 mm68%4.8 m/s5.3
200422.6°C18.5°C14.3°C33.2°C12.0°C26 mm65%4.9 m/s5.5
2003 ❄️20.4°C17.1°C13.8°C30.7°C12.1°C12 mm72%4.8 m/s5.4
200222.1°C18.5°C14.8°C32.2°C12.6°C14 mm67%4.9 m/s5.5
200122.7°C18.9°C15.1°C33.5°C11.7°C43 mm64%5.2 m/s5.1
200022.8°C19.3°C15.8°C33.6°C11.6°C23 mm68%4.6 m/s5
199921.8°C18.5°C15.2°C32.4°C10.5°C65 mm69%5 m/s4.7
199823.4°C19.6°C15.8°C34.9°C13.7°C9 mm65%4.6 m/s5.1
199720.1°C17.3°C14.4°C25.4°C12.2°C7 mm69%5.3 m/s5
199623.3°C19.3°C15.4°C31.9°C12.6°C18 mm62%4.9 m/s5.3
199521.3°C18.2°C15.1°C31.5°C11.6°C12 mm67%4.9 m/s5.1
199423.3°C19.1°C15.0°C29.8°C10.7°C1 mm61%4.3 m/s5.8
199322.3°C18.9°C15.4°C31.5°C11.3°C13 mm69%4.7 m/s5
199222.4°C18.9°C15.5°C32.7°C12.7°C43 mm75%4.5 m/s4.6
199121.7°C18.1°C14.5°C30.9°C11.5°C15 mm64%5.1 m/s5.3
199024.1°C20.1°C16.1°C31.4°C12.1°C3 mm62%4.9 m/s5.3
198923.5°C20.1°C16.8°C34.5°C12.4°C11 mm67%4.9 m/s4.5
198824.3°C20.2°C16.2°C31.8°C12.5°C26 mm62%4.7 m/s5.3
198721.1°C17.5°C13.8°C32.8°C11.0°C15 mm63%5.2 m/s5
198624.8°C20.3°C15.7°C36.2°C13.2°C1 mm61%5 m/s5.3
198523.7°C19.8°C15.9°C32.1°C12.8°C37 mm67%4.9 m/s4.9
198422.0°C18.3°C14.5°C31.5°C10.1°C32 mm63%5.6 m/s5.1
198322.2°C18.8°C15.5°C32.6°C11.5°C75 mm73%5.1 m/s—
198223.9°C19.8°C15.7°C32.8°C11.7°C34 mm64%5 m/s—
198120.4°C17.5°C14.5°C27.0°C11.5°C29 mm67%4.8 m/s—

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

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Victor Harbor March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Victor Harbor in March?▼

The average high in March is around 22.9°C with lows near 15.6°C (mean 19.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Victor Harbor in March?▼

March averages 23 mm of rainfall in Victor Harbor, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 165 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest March on record in Victor Harbor?▼

The hottest March reached 36.2°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 10.1°C in 1984.

Has March in Victor Harbor 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 15.2°C to 16.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Victor Harbor?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Victor Harbor and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.9°C daytime highs and 15.6°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Victor Harbor?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Victor Harbor, averaging 19.3°C.

What should I pack for Victor Harbor in March?▼

For March in Victor Harbor, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.9°C and lows of 15.6°C.

Is Victor Harbor humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Victor Harbor in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 4.9 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 5.6 m/s (1984).

Which March had the most rainfall in Victor Harbor?▼

The wettest March on record was 2020 with 165 mm. On average, March sees 23 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 Victor Harbor 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.