March weather forecast
Orakei, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Orakei, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Temperature

March's weather records an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F), showing little deviation from February. Orakei registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) in March from its daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Orakei, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Orakei, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.5 days and collects up to 625mm (24.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Orakei, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Orakei are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Orakei?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orakei during March are 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F) respectively.
What are the least humid months in Orakei?
The months with the lowest humidity in Orakei, New Zealand, are January through March and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
What is the average humidity in March in Orakei?
In Orakei, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.
How many days does it rain in March in Orakei?
In Orakei, New Zealand, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Orakei have in March?
In Orakei, New Zealand, the average day length in March is 12h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Orakei?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orakei, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Orakei?
The average sunshine duration in March in Orakei is 7.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Orakei?
The months with the highest UV index in Orakei, New Zealand, are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in March in Orakei?
In Orakei, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Orakei, 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 January and September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March - Orakei, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Orakei, 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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