March weather forecast
Portobello, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Portobello, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Temperature

Portobello, New Zealand, experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.1°C (59.2°F) with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 15.8°C (60.4°F). During March, the nighttime temperatures in Portobello align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Portobello.

Rainfall

In Portobello, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Portobello, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 357mm (14.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 13.3°C (55.9°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Portobello is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of March, in Portobello, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 7:28 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Portobello, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Portobello?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Portobello, is 15.1°C (59.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).

What are the most humid months in Portobello?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Portobello.

What is the average humidity in March in Portobello?

In March, the average relative humidity in Portobello, New Zealand, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Portobello in March?

In Portobello, New Zealand, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Portobello?

In Portobello, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

How cold is the water in March in Portobello?

In Portobello, the average seawater temperature in March is 13.3°C (55.9°F). Swimming in 13.3°C (55.9°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Portobello?

The average day length in March in Portobello, New Zealand, is 12h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Portobello?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portobello, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 7:28 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Portobello have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Portobello?

The months with the highest UV index in Portobello are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in March in Portobello?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 15.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average snowfall in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in March: 13.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.2°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average UV index in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in March
Portobello, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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