Port Douglas Weather in March

What's the weather like in Port Douglas (Queensland) in March 2024?

The climate in Port Douglas during March can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Douglas and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Port Douglas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.2°F
Nightly temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Average temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 402 mm 15.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 402mm 15.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Port Douglas

Port Douglas average temperature in March

March rainfall

Port Douglas average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Port Douglas average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port Douglas in March 2024.

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Port Douglas weather stats

Port Douglas weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: August 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: October 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 25.3°C 77.5°F
Wettest month: January 424mm 16.7ins
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