March weather forecast
Gisborne, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March sees a dip in temperatures in Gisborne, with high temperatures averaging 20°C (68°F). As autumn commences in New Zealand, Gisborne racket in 12.3 hours of daylight with the sun making its appearance for an average of 7.3 hours. Rainfall experiences a spike, totalling an average of 37mm (1.46") spread across 15.2 days. Despite recording the highest number of rainy days for the first quarter, the city retains its humidity levels at 79%.

Temperature

As Gisborne, New Zealand, welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still agreeable 20°C (68°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Gisborne experiences an average low-temperature reading of 13.6°C (56.5°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In Gisborne, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 492mm (19.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gisborne, the average seawater temperature in March is 20°C (68°F).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 20°C (68°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

In Gisborne, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March in Gisborne, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:02 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Gisborne, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

In Gisborne, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Gisborne?

In March, in Gisborne, the average high-temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, during March, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in March in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, in March, the average water temperature is 20°C (68°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20°C (68°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

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

In March, the average day length in Gisborne is 12h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Gisborne?

On the first day of March in Gisborne, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:02 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Gisborne?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Gisborne?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

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Average pressure in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in March: 20°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Gisborne, 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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