Monkey Mia & Shark Bay weather in March
March – the first month of autumn – is a good time to visit Monkey Mia & Shark Bay, especially if enjoy hot weather.
You can expect very hot weather, clear sunny skies and around 10 hours of sunshine daily in March, with little or no rainfall.
How hot is it in Monkey Mia in March?
March has an average high temperature of 34°C (93°F) in Monkey Mia, with high heat and humidity, and a low of 21°C (69°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 40°C (104°F).
What does the humidity feel like in Monkey Mia in March?
The average dew point temperature in Monkey Mia in March is 16°C (61°F), which feels comfortable for most people.
There are 16 days in March that may feel slightly humid.
How sunny is it in Monkey Mia in March?
There are normally 10 hours of bright sunshine each day in Monkey Mia in March – that's around 81% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in March?
Sunrise is around 6:25am with sunset around 6:40pm.
How warm is the sea around Monkey Mia in March?
The average sea temperature at Monkey Mia in March is 26°C (78°F), which is good for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
Does it rain in Monkey Mia in March?
There is usually 17mm (‹1in) of rainfall in Monkey Mia during March, distributed across one day.
How windy is it in Monkey Mia in March?
March has an average hourly wind speed of around 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots) in Monkey Mia. The predominant wind direction is from the south.
What to do in Monkey Mia in March?
Weather conditions in Monkey Mia in March are excellent for watersports activities. This is the perfect time for surfing and kite-boarding.
Local holidays?
None.
Monkey Mia weather in March
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High Temp: 34°C (93°F) |
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Low Temp: 22°C (71°F) |
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Sunshine: 10 hours per day |
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Daylight: 12 hours per day |
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Rainfall: 17 mm (≤ 1in) per month |
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Wet Days: 1 day with some rain |
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Comfort Level: High heat; 55% relative humidity |
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Dew Point: 16°C (61°F) – Comfortable |
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UV Index: Extreme |
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Wind speed: 24 km/h (15 mph; 13 knots) |
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Sea Temp: 26°C (78°F) |
| Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia | |
Best time to visit Monkey Mia & Shark Bay
To avoid the intense heat of summer, the best time to visit Monkey Mia & Shark Bay is between April and October, when you can experience warm sunny days with clear blue skies.
However, anytime is good to visit Shark Bay: it really depends on what you plan on doing.
Shark Bay experiences a desert climate with very hot summers and warm to mild winters.
Monkey Mia & Shark Bay weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Shark Bay – Monkey Mia is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2000 to 2024 by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) from the closest weather station: Shark Bay Airport (MJK), located 8km (5mi) north of Denham and 18km (11mi) south of Monkey Mia.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
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Latest update: Shark Bay / Monkey Mia weather in March: 15 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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