Morwell Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Morwell

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
64 mm
Avg Humidity
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67%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Morwell March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Morwell, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Morwell March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Morwell. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Marchs in Morwell were 2017 and 2025 — when the month averaged 20.1°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 14.8°C. Typical March days reach 23.8°C with nights near 11.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.6°C→18.4°C+0.8°C
Max Temp23.8°C→24.4°C+0.6°C
Min Temp11.4°C→12.3°C+0.9°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

14.0°C–15.8°C6 yr (13%)
15.8°C–17.5°C13 yr (29%)
17.5°C–19.3°C20 yr (44%)
19.3°C–21.0°C6 yr (13%)

Morwell March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Morwell, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1981 with 128 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 17 mm.

Morwell March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Morwell during March averages 67%. The most humid March was 2012 at 79%, and the least humid was 2024 at 57%.

Morwell March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Morwell. The sunniest Marchs were 2006 and 2024 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1997 and 2016 at 4.

Morwell March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Morwell during March is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2022, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 1995, 2019 and 2023 at 0 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Morwell

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How March Ranks in Morwell

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Morwell Weather by Month

Morwell March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.6°C16.8°C17.8°C18.1°C18.0°C+0.4°C
Avg High23.9°C22.9°C24.2°C24.1°C23.9°C0°C
Avg Low11.3°C10.8°C11.3°C12.1°C12.0°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain88 mm54 mm50 mm64 mm70 mm-18 mm

Extreme March Records in Morwell

🔥Warmest March38.4°C1991
🧊Coldest March4.2°C1994
🌧️Wettest March128 mm1981
🏜️Driest March17 mm2024
🌬️Windiest March0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Morwell have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 4.2°C (1994) to a record high of 38.4°C (1991).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm, with a wettest year of 128 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Morwell?

One of the best times to visit Morwell

March is one of the best times to visit Morwell. Expect days averaging 23.8°C and nights around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C) — warmer than Morwell's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (64 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Morwell'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 →

Morwell Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Morwell, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 64 mm of rainfall in Morwell, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 128 mm (1981), and the driest just 17 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.6 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.8°C to 24.4°C and overnight lows from 11.4°C to 12.3°C over the same span.
March Weather in Morwell, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.7°C20.1°C13.4°C34.1°C7.1°C71 mm66%0.1 m/s4.6
202426.7°C19.7°C12.6°C36.0°C7.4°C17 mm57%0.1 m/s5.1
202323.6°C17.9°C12.1°C33.8°C8.8°C88 mm69%0 m/s4.3
202223.5°C18.2°C12.8°C28.9°C7.8°C81 mm76%0.1 m/s4.6
202121.6°C16.0°C10.4°C28.7°C6.3°C91 mm74%0.1 m/s4.2
202021.3°C15.8°C10.4°C28.7°C6.4°C71 mm74%0.1 m/s4.4
201925.3°C19.2°C13.1°C37.3°C7.0°C42 mm61%0 m/s4.5
201824.9°C18.3°C11.8°C33.6°C7.7°C33 mm59%0.1 m/s4.9
2017 🔥26.8°C20.1°C13.4°C33.1°C6.7°C43 mm64%0.1 m/s4.8
201625.6°C19.5°C13.4°C36.5°C6.4°C58 mm67%0.1 m/s4
201522.1°C16.0°C9.9°C30.8°C6.1°C45 mm67%0.1 m/s4.7
201424.6°C18.3°C11.9°C33.0°C7.0°C57 mm69%0.1 m/s4.5
201325.7°C19.4°C13.0°C35.0°C7.9°C56 mm61%0.1 m/s4.8
201220.0°C15.4°C10.9°C27.3°C7.0°C118 mm79%0.1 m/s4.1
201121.0°C15.7°C10.4°C28.2°C4.3°C99 mm77%0.1 m/s4.2
201024.5°C18.7°C12.9°C30.2°C8.5°C87 mm68%0.1 m/s4.6
200924.2°C17.8°C11.3°C31.6°C7.0°C55 mm64%0.1 m/s4.4
200826.2°C19.1°C12.1°C37.2°C5.8°C35 mm59%0.1 m/s5
200724.3°C17.9°C11.5°C34.6°C5.7°C85 mm67%0.1 m/s4.9
200625.5°C18.7°C11.9°C35.1°C8.5°C39 mm64%0.1 m/s5.1
200522.4°C16.3°C10.2°C33.1°C5.0°C35 mm68%0.1 m/s4.8
200424.8°C17.7°C10.7°C32.6°C7.4°C26 mm61%0.1 m/s4.8
200322.8°C17.1°C11.4°C31.2°C8.0°C65 mm69%0.1 m/s4.4
200223.6°C17.3°C10.9°C32.9°C5.9°C41 mm66%0.1 m/s4.5
200123.4°C17.2°C10.9°C31.0°C6.8°C86 mm68%0.1 m/s4.4
200024.9°C18.4°C11.9°C34.6°C6.0°C30 mm66%0.1 m/s4.5
199923.4°C17.4°C11.4°C30.5°C6.0°C81 mm69%0.1 m/s4.5
199824.1°C17.5°C11.0°C36.1°C6.2°C30 mm61%0.1 m/s4.7
199722.1°C16.0°C10.0°C29.6°C6.3°C47 mm68%0.1 m/s4
199622.9°C16.9°C10.8°C29.9°C6.8°C77 mm67%0.1 m/s4.7
199521.0°C15.5°C10.1°C30.3°C5.5°C54 mm70%0 m/s4.8
199421.3°C15.5°C9.7°C26.5°C4.2°C38 mm72%0.1 m/s4.6
199321.4°C16.1°C10.9°C26.3°C5.8°C73 mm76%0.1 m/s4.3
199224.1°C18.1°C12.1°C32.0°C7.1°C57 mm70%0.1 m/s4.3
199123.8°C17.0°C10.2°C38.4°C5.0°C45 mm62%0.1 m/s4.7
199024.8°C18.1°C11.4°C31.7°C5.0°C36 mm63%0.1 m/s5
198924.1°C18.4°C12.7°C36.0°C6.2°C123 mm71%0.1 m/s4.1
198825.1°C18.5°C12.0°C34.8°C6.9°C65 mm63%0.1 m/s4.7
1987 ❄️20.7°C14.8°C8.9°C31.0°C4.6°C84 mm69%0.1 m/s4.3
198626.4°C18.8°C11.2°C36.4°C6.1°C17 mm58%0.1 m/s5
198525.6°C19.4°C13.2°C33.6°C7.8°C83 mm67%0.1 m/s4.4
198421.7°C15.5°C9.3°C30.4°C5.1°C89 mm66%0.1 m/s4.4
198324.8°C18.8°C12.9°C35.8°C5.6°C89 mm66%0.1 m/s—
198224.7°C18.1°C11.4°C32.7°C5.3°C114 mm67%0.1 m/s—
1981 🌧️22.0°C16.1°C10.1°C33.0°C6.5°C128 mm70%0.1 m/s—

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

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Morwell March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Morwell in March?▼

The average high in March is around 23.8°C with lows near 11.4°C (mean 17.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Morwell in March?▼

March averages 64 mm of rainfall in Morwell, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 128 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest March on record in Morwell?▼

The hottest March reached 38.4°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 4.2°C in 1994.

Has March in Morwell 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.8°C to 24.4°C and overnight lows from 11.4°C to 12.3°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Morwell?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Morwell and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.8°C daytime highs and 11.4°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Morwell?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Morwell, averaging 17.6°C.

What should I pack for Morwell in March?▼

For March in Morwell, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.8°C and lows of 11.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Morwell humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Morwell in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.1 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which March had the most rainfall in Morwell?▼

The wettest March on record was 1981 with 128 mm. On average, March sees 64 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 Morwell 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.