Papakura weather in March (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Papakura this March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For March, the weather in Papakura is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Papakura in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 189 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 Papakura. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papakura, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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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 Papakura, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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