March weather forecast
National Park, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in National Park, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into March is marked with an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F), showing an insignificant shift from February's 19.8°C (67.6°F). During the nights in March, National Park experiences a consistent average temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

In National Park, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In National Park, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. In National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 712mm (28.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months with snowfall. March is the first month it typically snows. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in National Park is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in National Park is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in National Park?
In March, in National Park, the average high-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March in National Park?
In March, the average relative humidity in National Park, New Zealand, is 83%.
How many days does it rain in March in National Park?
In National Park, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start snowing in National Park?
March is the first month it typically snows in National Park. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in National Park?
The average day length in March in National Park is 12h and 21min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in National Park?
On the first day of March in National Park, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does National Park have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in National Park?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in National Park.
How high is the UV index in March in National Park?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar

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

Average wind speed in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
National Park, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).

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