March weather forecast
Hope, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Hope, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°C (65.7°F) and 10°C (50°F).

Temperature

Hope experiences a transition to a comfortable 18.7°C (65.7°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of March, not greatly differing from February's 20.5°C (68.9°F). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 10°C (50°F) is experienced in Hope.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Hope is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hope, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.7 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Hope, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Hope is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of March in Hope, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Hope is 8.4h.

UV index

In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Hope?
In Hope, 18.7°C (65.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 10°C (50°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What is the average humidity in March in Hope?
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How many days does it rain in March in Hope?
In Hope, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Hope?
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Hope.
What is the average length of the day in March in Hope?
In March, the average day length in Hope, New Zealand, is 12h and 22min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Hope?
On the first day of March in Hope, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Hope?
The average sunshine duration in March in Hope, New Zealand, is 8.4h.
What is the UV index reading in March in Hope?
In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 18.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Hope, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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