Papatotara weather in March (New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Papatotara in March? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Papatotara includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Papatotara in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papatotara, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (61 KM, 38 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 Papatotara, 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?

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

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