March weather forecast
Wakefield, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a refreshing month in Wakefield, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and an average low of 10°C (50°F).

Temperature

The start of March sees the average high-temperature at a refreshing 18.7°C (65.7°F), showing little difference from February's 20.5°C (68.9°F). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Wakefield dips to an average of 10°C (50°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Wakefield, New Zealand, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Wakefield.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of March in Wakefield, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Wakefield in March?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Wakefield, is 18.7°C (65.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 10°C (50°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Wakefield?
The average relative humidity in March in Wakefield, New Zealand, is 78%.
How much does it rain in Wakefield in March?
In March, in Wakefield, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Wakefield?
In Wakefield, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
What is the average length of the day in March in Wakefield?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Wakefield?
On the first day of March in Wakefield, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Wakefield?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Wakefield?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Wakefield is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 18.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Wakefield, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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

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

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

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Wakefield, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

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

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

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