Farmers almanac

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March 2027 Farmers Almanac

Planting, moon and climate guide for the Mediterranean zone

Updated 11 Oct 2026

2027 Climate Outlook: The figures on this page come from Bureau of Meteorology long term averages and our own station records. Big drivers like ENSO shift from year to year and we do not bake a guess into these pages. Check the current BOM ENSO outlook before you plan around rainfall.

Climate Overview

Zone	Max	Min	Rainfall	Conditions
Mediterranean	24-28°C	14-17°C	20-30mm	Autumn arriving. First rain late month. Fire danger diminishing.

Astronomical Events

Daylight Saving Note: Daylight saving ends on the first Sunday in April (April 5, 2027). Clocks go back one hour at 3am. Times above are shown in current time zones.

Autumn Equinox – March 21: The Autumn Equinox lands on March 21 at 4:24am AWST, one of the four major turning points of the solar year.

Moon Phases

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New Moon

Mar 8

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First Quarter

Mar 16

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Full Moon

Mar 22

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Last Quarter

Mar 30

Full Mediterranean March 2027 Almanac for Members

Members get the complete almanac for their growing zone: moon planting calendar, zone planting guide, livestock tasks, self-sufficiency focus, and key takeaways. Updated as conditions change. Past months stay free for everyone.

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