March weather forecast
Waikaia, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Waikaia, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15°C (59°F) and 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

Waikaia experiences an average high-temperature of a moderate 15°C (59°F) in March, subtly different from February's 17°C (62.6°F). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) is observed in Waikaia.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Waikaia is 80%.

Rainfall

In Waikaia, New Zealand, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Waikaia are March through November. March is the first month it typically snows in Waikaia. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Waikaia, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Waikaia in March?

In Waikaia, 15°C (59°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.8°C (40.6°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Waikaia?

In Waikaia, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Waikaia?

In Waikaia, New Zealand, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Waikaia?

March is the first month it typically snows in Waikaia. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Waikaia?

The average day length in March in Waikaia is 12h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Waikaia?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Waikaia?

The average sunshine duration in March in Waikaia is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Waikaia?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Waikaia is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average snowfall in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average UV index in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Waikaia, 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
Waikaia, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Waikaia, 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).

Waikaia, New Zealand

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