March weather forecast
Waitotara, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Waitotara, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 12.8°C (55°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

March's onset records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F), a near match to February's 21.5°C (70.7°F). During March, the nighttime temperature in Waitotara averages to a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In Waitotara, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Waitotara, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Waitotara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Waitotara.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Waitotara is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of March in Waitotara, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Waitotara is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Waitotara, New Zealand, are January through March 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: An average UV index of 5 in March transforms into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Waitotara in March?
The high-temperature in Waitotara during March is 19.9°C (67.8°F) and the low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Waitotara?
In Waitotara, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.
How many days does it rain in March in Waitotara?
In Waitotara, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Waitotara?
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Waitotara.
What is the average length of the day in March in Waitotara?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 21min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Waitotara?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Waitotara have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Waitotara?
The months with the highest UV index in Waitotara, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in March in Waitotara?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Waitotara, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

Average rainfall in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Waitotara, 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 December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Waitotara, 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 and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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