Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – November
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in March?
In March, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays).
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 86 | 92 |
| Day | 30° | 29° | 27° |
| Night | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Sun | 8 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 13 | 9 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min06:08 – 18:22
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in March: quick answers
Is Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) hot in March?
Yes. In March, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 152 mm in total.
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences