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Blue Mountains in March
Blue Mountains cools off: highs slip to 71°F (21°C), from 76°F in February, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 84/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 71°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.3 in (85 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is one of Blue Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: April highs fall to 64°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January, March & April and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in February to 84/100.
- Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blue Mountains in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Zig Zag Railway
Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.
Why now March scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Scenic World
Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Leura Mall
Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Wentworth Falls
Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.
Nearby in March
- Sydney in March~53 mi · highs 75°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blue Mountains in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 71°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Blue Mountains in March?
Average highs are 71°F (21°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in March?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Blue Mountains in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.