Nelson Bay — Water Temperature in March

Water Temperature Range

16°C

minimum

19°C

average

21°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for March

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAR 1	18°C	18°C	19°C	20°C
MAR 2	18°C	18°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 3	18°C	18°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 4	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 5	18°C	18°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 6	18°C	18°C	17°C	20°C
MAR 7	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 8	18°C	18°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 9	18°C	19°C	17°C	20°C
MAR 10	18°C	18°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 11	18°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 12	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 13	18°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 14	18°C	18°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 15	18°C	19°C	18°C	19°C
MAR 16	17°C	19°C	18°C	19°C
MAR 17	17°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 18	17°C	19°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 19	17°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 20	17°C	19°C	19°C	21°C
MAR 21	-	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 22	-	19°C	17°C	20°C
MAR 23	-	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 24	-	18°C	18°C	21°C
MAR 25	-	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 26	-	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 27	-	19°C	18°C	20°C
MAR 28	-	19°C	18°C	19°C
MAR 29	-	19°C	17°C	20°C
MAR 30	-	19°C	18°C	19°C
MAR 31	-	18°C	18°C	20°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Nelson Bay in March

Average Day Air Temperature

21°C

Average Night Air Temperature

10°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

42 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

12 hrs

Sunshine per Day

7 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

Average Humidity

64%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.