SeasonMapMargaret River weather in March
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March in Margaret River: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Margaret River · #252 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Margaret River in March
Other months in Margaret River
Margaret River's forum calls January warm inland and noticeably cooler toward the coast — regulars say temperatures can nudge 30°C further from the water, but mostly sit in the high 20s. It's also the driest, sunniest month of the year, good news for a day spent moving between wineries.
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Margaret River climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 20 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Margaret River in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Margaret River's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMargaret River's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Margaret River in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Vintage
1 Feb – 15 Apr · usuallyHarvestThe crush runs from February into April and the whole valley smells of it. Cellar doors stay open, but the winemakers are working and the tastings are poured by whoever is spare.
- Hazard
Bushfire and burn-off season
15 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallySmoke seasonSummer brings total fire bans and closed forest tracks, and the autumn prescribed burns put smoke through the valleys on still days. Check before you plan a walk in the karri. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Margaret River — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Margaret River in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Margaret River?
- March in Margaret River: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Margaret River on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Margaret River in March?
- In March, Margaret River averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 13.1°C, with about 38.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Margaret River in March?
- Margaret River has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 20 in March.
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Similar destinations in Oceania — March
Within 300 km: Perth's Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe around 1–25 Mar.