Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in February - a mild 15°C (59°F). The average low-temperature, in March, is 4.8°C (40.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Queenstown, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Queenstown, New Zealand, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through November are months with snowfall. March is the first month it typically snows in Queenstown. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Queenstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow.Daylight
In Queenstown, New Zealand, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 24min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 7:38 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
In Queenstown, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.UV index
In Queenstown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
FAQ
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Average temperature in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in March: 15°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).
Average pressure in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average pressure in March: 1016.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in March: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in March: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in March
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).
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