March weather forecast
Napier, New Zealand

As the autumn season begins in March, Napier's heat intensity starts to subside, and the rainfall pattern presents a distinctive shift. Cooler weather begins to surface, marking a transition from the hotter summer months of January and February. Outdoor activities are still favored in March as the weather presents a comfortable middle ground. The temperature shows a downward trend, hovering between 12.7°C (54.9°F) to 22.7°C (72.9°F). Overall, March reflects a balanced convergence of summer warmth and autumn coolness.

Temperature

The transition into March in Napier shows a subtle variation to an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F) from February's 24.2°C (75.6°F) in the average high-temperature. In Napier, in March, the average low-temperature is a fresh 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Napier is 74.6%.

Rainfall

In March, in Napier, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.9 rainfall days, and 785mm (30.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Napier, New Zealand, in March, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 19.3°C (66.7°F). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Napier, New Zealand, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of March, in Napier, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:06 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Napier is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.