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Cairns in March
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What to expect
In Cairns, March sits in early autumn, a shoulder-season month where the feel can shift as the season turns. Most days feel warm without being relentless, and relatively steady temperatures through the day. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. Daylight is moderate, so steady pacing works well.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Cairns.
Hottest (avg)
#4 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#3 / 12
Daylight Hours
#6 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#7 / 12
Highest UV
#4 / 12
Most Humid
#3 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 12.2 h
- UV index (max)
- 10
- Typical sun hours
- 06:19 - 18:30
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 23 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 72%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 82%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for March. Typical high 28.3°C and low 23.7°C.
Typical disruptions in March
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.
Humidity High impact
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 97% of days (30.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.2 days / month
~97% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.2 days / month
- Probability ~97% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~30 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat High impact
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 61% of days (19.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.0 days / month
~61% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.0 days / month
- Probability ~61% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~19 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 31% of days (9.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.7 days / month
~31% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.7 days / month
- Probability ~31% of days
- Intensity Up to ~77mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 31% of days (9.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.7 days / month
~31% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.7 days / month
- Probability ~31% of days
- Intensity Up to ~77mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 27% of days (8.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~8 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 27% of days (8.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~8 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Humidity High impact
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 25% of days (7.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.7 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.7 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat High impact
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 21% of days (6.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.5 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.5 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~7 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 20% of days (6.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.2 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.2 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~82mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.7 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.7 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~106mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 2.1 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~81mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 5% of days (1.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~76km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.5 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.5 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~76km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~122mm (P95)
Extreme rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Visibility Moderate
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 15% of days (4.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Moderate
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~38°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.1 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~31 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 99% of days (30.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.6 days / month
~99% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.6 days / month
- Probability ~99% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 80% of days (24.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
24.8 days / month
~80% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 24.8 days / month
- Probability ~80% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~25 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 77% of days (23.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
23.9 days / month
~77% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 23.9 days / month
- Probability ~77% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~24 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 71% of days (22.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.0 days / month
~71% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.0 days / month
- Probability ~71% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~22 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 68% of days (21.1 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
21.1 days / month
~68% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 21.1 days / month
- Probability ~68% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~21 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 60% of days (18.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
18.5 days / month
~60% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 18.5 days / month
- Probability ~60% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~19 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 49% of days (15.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.3 days / month
~49% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.3 days / month
- Probability ~49% of days
- Intensity Up to ~64km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~15 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 48% of days (14.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.8 days / month
~48% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.8 days / month
- Probability ~48% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 31% of days (9.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.7 days / month
~31% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.7 days / month
- Probability ~31% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 27% of days (8.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.2 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.2 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 15% of days (4.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 12% of days (3.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.8 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.8 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~4 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Minor
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good time to visit Cairns?
Typical March days in Cairns reach highs of 28°C (82°F) with nights around 25°C (77°F). It usually feels hot by day and warm after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in March?
In March, you can usually expect highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows near 25°C (77°F). That means hot days and warm nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in March?
Rainfall in March averages 245 mm (9.6 in) across roughly 23 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in March?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:19 and sunset near 18:30. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in March?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in March?
In March, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 64 km/h (40 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.