Sunbury Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Sunbury

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
45 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Sunbury March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Sunbury, with average highs near 24.9°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Sunbury March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Sunbury. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Sunbury was 2017 — when the month averaged 21.1°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 15.4°C. Typical March days reach 24.9°C with nights near 11.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.4°C→18.9°C+0.5°C
Max Temp25.2°C→25.5°C+0.3°C
Min Temp11.7°C→12.3°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.8°C8 yr (18%)
16.8°C–18.5°C14 yr (31%)
18.5°C–20.3°C21 yr (47%)
20.3°C–22.0°C2 yr (4%)

Sunbury March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Sunbury, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2020 with 118 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 9 mm.

Sunbury March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Sunbury during March averages 65%. The most humid March was 2012 at 77%, and the least humid was 2008 at 55%.

Sunbury March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Sunbury. The sunniest March was 2006 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1989 at 4.5.

Sunbury March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Sunbury during March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1984, 2002 and 2007 at 2.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1989 and 1994 at 1.9 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Sunbury

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

How March Ranks in Sunbury

🔥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 Sunbury Weather by Month

Sunbury March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.4°C17.6°C18.3°C18.6°C18.4°C0°C
Avg High25.2°C24.2°C25.2°C25.2°C24.8°C-0.4°C
Avg Low11.6°C11.0°C11.4°C12.1°C12.0°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain55 mm36 mm34 mm46 mm64 mm+9 mm

Extreme March Records in Sunbury

🔥Warmest March39.8°C1991
🧊Coldest March4.5°C1987
🌧️Wettest March118 mm2020
🏜️Driest March9 mm2024
🌬️Windiest March2.6 m/s1984

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Sunbury 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 4.5°C (1987) to a record high of 39.8°C (1991).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm, with a wettest year of 118 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sunbury?

One of the best times to visit Sunbury

March is one of the best times to visit Sunbury. Expect days averaging 24.9°C and nights around 11.6°C (mean 18.3°C) — warmer than Sunbury's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (45 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Sunbury'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 →

Sunbury Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Sunbury, with average highs near 24.9°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 45 mm of rainfall in Sunbury, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 118 mm (2020), and the driest just 9 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5 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. Daytime highs moved from 25.2°C to 25.5°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.3°C over the same span.
March Weather in Sunbury, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.6°C20.5°C13.5°C36.5°C8.7°C61 mm64%2.2 m/s5.2
202427.5°C19.9°C12.3°C37.5°C7.2°C9 mm58%2.3 m/s5.5
202324.4°C18.1°C11.8°C36.5°C8.6°C68 mm69%2.3 m/s4.6
202225.0°C19.0°C12.9°C31.6°C8.7°C69 mm73%2.2 m/s4.7
202122.8°C17.0°C11.1°C29.1°C7.2°C61 mm73%2 m/s4.6
2020 🌧️21.6°C16.1°C10.7°C29.8°C6.9°C118 mm76%2.2 m/s4.8
201926.9°C19.8°C12.8°C37.4°C7.1°C29 mm58%2.3 m/s5.2
201826.0°C19.0°C12.0°C35.1°C7.1°C34 mm58%2.5 m/s5.5
2017 🔥28.5°C21.1°C13.8°C33.7°C6.9°C37 mm62%2.1 m/s5.4
201626.5°C19.8°C13.0°C38.1°C6.6°C45 mm66%2.2 m/s4.8
201523.4°C16.8°C10.2°C31.7°C5.9°C18 mm65%2.4 m/s5.1
201425.7°C18.8°C11.9°C33.2°C7.7°C39 mm66%2.1 m/s4.7
201326.3°C19.6°C12.9°C34.7°C6.9°C42 mm63%2.2 m/s5.1
201221.2°C16.1°C11.0°C27.8°C7.8°C75 mm77%2.4 m/s4.7
201122.2°C16.4°C10.7°C30.0°C5.0°C46 mm75%2.2 m/s4.7
201025.0°C18.7°C12.3°C31.2°C8.0°C92 mm70%2 m/s4.9
200924.6°C17.9°C11.3°C32.3°C8.2°C43 mm66%2.2 m/s4.8
200827.5°C19.8°C12.1°C38.4°C4.8°C31 mm55%2.2 m/s5.3
200725.3°C18.7°C12.0°C36.3°C6.9°C53 mm63%2.6 m/s5.3
200626.7°C19.4°C12.0°C36.3°C9.1°C25 mm64%2.1 m/s5.7
200523.5°C16.7°C9.9°C33.9°C4.6°C12 mm67%2.2 m/s5.1
200424.8°C17.9°C11.0°C33.2°C8.1°C20 mm61%2.5 m/s5.5
200324.1°C17.7°C11.2°C31.8°C7.7°C30 mm68%2.5 m/s4.9
200224.9°C18.2°C11.4°C35.1°C6.9°C29 mm63%2.6 m/s4.9
200124.6°C17.9°C11.2°C33.1°C7.7°C78 mm64%2.4 m/s4.7
200026.1°C19.2°C12.3°C35.2°C7.4°C21 mm64%2.2 m/s4.9
199924.2°C17.9°C11.6°C31.8°C7.4°C66 mm69%2.3 m/s4.8
199825.9°C18.5°C11.1°C38.3°C6.0°C14 mm61%2.2 m/s5.1
199723.9°C17.2°C10.6°C30.6°C6.7°C19 mm63%2.4 m/s4.7
199624.0°C17.3°C10.5°C31.5°C4.5°C57 mm68%2.3 m/s5.1
199523.0°C16.7°C10.3°C32.5°C4.8°C46 mm66%2.2 m/s5.3
199422.5°C16.3°C10.2°C27.9°C5.6°C26 mm70%1.9 m/s5.3
199322.7°C16.9°C11.1°C28.9°C6.7°C48 mm74%2.1 m/s4.7
199225.3°C18.9°C12.4°C32.8°C6.1°C34 mm68%2.2 m/s4.8
199124.9°C17.6°C10.4°C39.8°C6.3°C31 mm60%2.3 m/s5.1
199025.5°C18.6°C11.6°C33.4°C6.0°C25 mm64%2.2 m/s5.4
198925.1°C19.0°C13.0°C37.8°C6.6°C109 mm69%1.9 m/s4.5
198826.2°C19.1°C12.0°C35.2°C8.1°C35 mm61%2.2 m/s5
1987 ❄️22.1°C15.4°C8.7°C31.1°C4.5°C35 mm67%2.4 m/s5
198627.7°C19.7°C11.8°C38.2°C6.9°C9 mm56%2.4 m/s5.4
198527.1°C20.2°C13.3°C36.1°C8.0°C40 mm62%2.2 m/s4.7
198423.0°C16.4°C9.7°C33.5°C4.7°C74 mm64%2.6 m/s4.8
198326.3°C19.8°C13.3°C36.8°C6.2°C66 mm64%2.2 m/s—
198225.5°C18.6°C11.8°C34.7°C7.4°C61 mm64%2.1 m/s—
198123.9°C17.1°C10.4°C33.5°C5.8°C65 mm64%2.1 m/s—

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

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Sunbury March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sunbury in March?▼

The average high in March is around 24.9°C with lows near 11.6°C (mean 18.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Sunbury in March?▼

March averages 45 mm of rainfall in Sunbury, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 118 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest March on record in Sunbury?▼

The hottest March reached 39.8°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 4.5°C in 1987.

Has March in Sunbury 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. Daytime highs moved from 25.2°C to 25.5°C and overnight lows from 11.7°C to 12.3°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Sunbury?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Sunbury and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.9°C daytime highs and 11.6°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Sunbury?▼

Not quite — March is the 10th coolest month in Sunbury, averaging 18.3°C.

What should I pack for Sunbury in March?▼

For March in Sunbury, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.9°C and lows of 11.6°C.

Is Sunbury humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Sunbury in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.6 m/s (1984).

Which March had the most rainfall in Sunbury?▼

The wettest March on record was 2020 with 118 mm. On average, March sees 45 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 Sunbury 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.