March weather forecast
Paparoa, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Paparoa, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average high of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature registers at a still pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F), subtly different from February's 22.8°C (73°F). March brings an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) to Paparoa.

Humidity

In Paparoa, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Paparoa, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Paparoa, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of March in Paparoa, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:18 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Paparoa is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in March leads to these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Paparoa?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Paparoa, is 21.5°C (70.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Paparoa?
In Paparoa, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.
How many days does it rain in March in Paparoa?
In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Paparoa have in March?
In March, the average day length in Paparoa is 12h and 19min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Paparoa?
On the first day of March in Paparoa, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:18 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Paparoa have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March in Paparoa, New Zealand, is 7.4h.
When is the highest UV index in Paparoa?
The months with the highest UV index in Paparoa, New Zealand, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Paparoa?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Paparoa is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Paparoa, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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

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

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