Weather in Cairns for March 2026
Until now, March 2026 in Cairns is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.3 °C.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Cairns with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 26.6 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Cairns at the beginning of March is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 28.3 °C by the end of March.
Cairns experiences heavy rainfall in March, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 981.4 mm.
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Cairns Weather March
Temperatures trend during March in Cairns
March weather in Cairns day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 29° /22° | 1.3 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Mar. | Sunny | 29° /22° | 2.2 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 30° /23° | 8 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Mar. | Cloudy | 29° /22° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /23° | 22.1 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Mar. | Torrential rain shower | 28° /23° | 23.9 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Mar. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 4.9 mm | 7 | |
| 8 Mar. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 5.3 mm | 8 | |
| 9 Mar. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 5.5 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Mar. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 8.1 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 17 mm | 7 | |
| 12 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 5.3 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 4.8 mm | 2.6 | |
| 15 Mar. | Heavy rain | 25° /23° | 39.2 mm | 0.6 | |
| 16 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 4.5 mm | 2.8 | |
| 17 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 2.5 mm | 3.2 | |
| 18 Mar. | Moderate rain | 27° /22° | 8.2 mm | 6 | |
| 19 Mar. | Heavy rain | 25° /25° | 33.1 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Mar. | Moderate rain | 27° /24° | 16.5 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Mar. | Heavy rain | 24° /24° | 23.5 mm | 6 | |
| 22 Mar. | Moderate rain | 25° /23° | 14.4 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Mar. | Heavy rain | 24° /24° | 36.3 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /23° | 3.6 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /21° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /21° | 4.3 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 30° /23° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 28 Mar. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 7.9 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Mar. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 4.7 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 29° /23° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
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Cairns in March - FAQ
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Cairns water temperatures in March
The average water temperature of the Pacific Ocean near Cairns in March is 29.1 °C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent throughout the month.
- What is the water temperature in Cairns in March?
- The average water temperature in Cairns in March is 29.1 °C.
- Can you swim in Cairns in March?
- The sea feels almost bath-like – perfect for floating, paddle-boarding or spending hours snorkeling without a wetsuit.
March rainfall patterns in Cairns
UV exposure in Cairns during March
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