Melbourne in March
Festival month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is the best month to visit Melbourne.
March is mild with Moomba and the start of the Comedy Festival. The F1 Grand Prix is held in March or early April (April in 2027).
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–24°C
- Mild, around 25°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy around events.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates around events.
+Mild days and big events.
–Busy around big events.
My tip for March
Check the year's events before booking.
- Festivals
- Food
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Melbourne, 1st for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Melbourne in March
- Event weeks
- Hotels fill up during the big events.
January, March–April, November
Weather
Weather in Melbourne in March
In March Melbourne averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Melbourne?
- March is the best month to visit Melbourne. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (1 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Mild days and big events. The main downside: Busy around big events.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in March?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow. Mild, around 25°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Busy around events. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in March?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates around events. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.