Port Stephens — Water Temperature in March
Water Temperature Range
70°F
minimum
74°F
average
81°F
maximum
Water Temperature Chart for Month
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
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 1 | 75°F | 72°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| MAR 2 | 77°F | 73°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| MAR 3 | 75°F | 73°F | 77°F | 75°F |
| MAR 4 | 77°F | 72°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| MAR 5 | 77°F | 73°F | 77°F | 75°F |
| MAR 6 | 75°F | 70°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| MAR 7 | 75°F | 73°F | 79°F | 79°F |
| MAR 8 | 75°F | 73°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| MAR 9 | 75°F | 73°F | 79°F | 75°F |
| MAR 10 | 75°F | 70°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| MAR 11 | 73°F | 72°F | 75°F | 73°F |
| MAR 12 | 75°F | 72°F | 77°F | 75°F |
| MAR 13 | 73°F | 72°F | 75°F | 73°F |
| MAR 14 | 75°F | 72°F | 79°F | 73°F |
| MAR 15 | 75°F | 73°F | 77°F | 72°F |
| MAR 16 | 73°F | 72°F | 77°F | 73°F |
| MAR 17 | 75°F | 73°F | 77°F | 75°F |
| MAR 18 | 75°F | 73°F | 75°F | 73°F |
| MAR 19 | 75°F | 72°F | 79°F | 73°F |
| MAR 20 | 73°F | 72°F | 77°F | 73°F |
| MAR 21 | 73°F | 72°F | 77°F | 73°F |
| MAR 22 | 75°F | 72°F | 75°F | 73°F |
| MAR 23 | 73°F | 72°F | 77°F | 73°F |
| MAR 24 | 73°F | 73°F | 73°F | 75°F |
| MAR 25 | 73°F | 73°F | 72°F | 73°F |
| MAR 26 | 73°F | 73°F | 73°F | 72°F |
| MAR 27 | 73°F | 72°F | 73°F | 73°F |
| MAR 28 | 75°F | 72°F | 75°F | 72°F |
| MAR 29 | 75°F | 73°F | 73°F | 73°F |
| MAR 30 | 73°F | 72°F | 72°F | 72°F |
| MAR 31 | 75°F | 73°F | 73°F | 73°F |
March: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
63°F
Average Day Air Temperature
79°F
Precipitation Amount per Month
3.30 in
Number of Rainy Days
14
Daylight per Day
12 hrs
Sunshine per Day
7 hrs
Average Wind Speed
10 mph
Average Humidity
68%
At such water and air temperatures, swimming is pleasant and refreshing rather than hot. After you get in, it feels comfortable, and you’ll warm up quickly when you come out.