March weather forecast
Otane, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Otane, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°C (55.9°F) and max 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Otane registers an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 19.8°C (67.6°F) at the commencement of March, closely related to the preceding month. Throughout the nights in March, Otane experiences an average low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 363mm (14.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Otane is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in March leads to these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?
March temperatures in Otane, New Zealand, vary between a high-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and a low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Otane, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 21min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Otane have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Otane, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 19.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Otane, 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 (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

Average humidity in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Otane, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in March - Otane, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

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