Hamilton in March
Planning a trip to Hamilton in March? Here's the honest weather briefing for what autumn looks like on the ground.
Daytime highs average 24.8 degrees, dropping to 12.2 degrees overnight. That's a 13-degree swing between day and night. Comfortable during the day, with evenings that invite a light layer.
March is 5.8 degrees warmer than the yearly average here.
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.
Packing tip: bring t-shirts with a light layer for evenings, 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
- Comfortable casual wear suitable for warm days
- 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 |