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Half-moon Bay weather in March (Southland, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Half-moon Bay in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Half-moon Bay in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Half-moon Bay, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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 Half-moon Bay in March?

For visitors traveling to Half-moon Bay, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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