Brighton weather in March (New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Brighton for March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Brighton typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Brighton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 143 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Brighton. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brighton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (12 KM, 7 Miles).

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 Brighton, 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 13°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Brighton.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.