Napier weather in March (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Napier in March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Napier is usually perfect in March, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Napier in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Napier, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Napier, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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