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Auckland weather in March (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Auckland during March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Auckland the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Auckland in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Auckland. January, February, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Auckland climate page with graphs.

 

Auckland, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Auckland in March?

For visitors traveling to Auckland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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