Gisborne weather in March (Gisborne, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gisborne during March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Gisborne during March to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Gisborne in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 191 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gisborne, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 191 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Gisborne, 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 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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