Hamilton in March
If March is your window for visiting Hamilton, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Expect the mercury to hit around 24.8 degrees during the day and settle at 12.2 degrees after dark. Enough to keep you on your toes with the wardrobe. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
At 24.8 degrees, March runs 5.8 degrees above Hamilton's annual average of 19.0 degrees.
Rainfall in March averages 10mm over about 3 days. That means roughly a 10% chance of rain on any given day, so you can leave the umbrella at the hotel.
Solar exposure averages 19.0 MJ/m2 per day in March, with UV levels in the very high range. You'll want SPF 50+ and a decent hat.
March earns a 10.0/10 on our Comfort Score. This is prime time.
For your suitcase: a mix of short and long sleeves, something warmer for mornings and evenings, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in March.
March at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in March. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- T-shirts and shorts for daytime
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and sunglasses for UV protection
Coming From Overseas?
How March in Hamilton stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 13 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 15 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 11 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How March Compares
Hamilton's monthly climate at a glance. March is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.8 | 13.5 | 57mm | 10.0 |
| Feb | 26.9 | 12.4 | 1mm | 9.5 |
| Mar | 24.8 | 12.2 | 10mm | 10.0 |
| Apr | 17.0 | 8.6 | 36mm | 4.6 |
| May | 15.9 | 7.1 | 20mm | 4.0 |
| Jun | 11.9 | 4.5 | 30mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 11.8 | 4.6 | 74mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 15.3 | 7.4 | 74mm | 2.7 |
| Sep | 14.4 | 7.3 | 67mm | 2.0 |
| Oct | 18.4 | 8.2 | 70mm | 6.3 |
| Nov | 22.1 | 10.4 | 66mm | 9.1 |
| Dec | 24.7 | 11.8 | 36mm | 10.0 |