March weather forecast
Westport, New Zealand

As Westport moves from February into March, the transition signals the end of summer. As temperatures and daylight hours decline, Westport's weather shifts towards autumnal conditions. The downward trend in sea temperature also continues in March, affecting coastal and marine activities. March still experiences considerable rainfall, but less than what's previously seen in January. The overall drop in temperature characterizes the shift into the cooler half of the year.

Temperature

Westport's March average high-temperature settles at a refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Westport hover around an average low of 12°C (53.6°F) in March.

Rainfall

In Westport, New Zealand, in March, 171mm (6.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Westport aggregates up to 2264mm (89.13") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Westport, the average seawater temperature in March is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Westport, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of March, in Westport, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 7:27 pm NZDT.