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

How's the weather trend in Half-moon Bay as March approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Half-moon Bay in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 141 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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