Paraparaumu weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Paraparaumu in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Paraparaumu generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Paraparaumu in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Paraparaumu, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (50 KM, 31 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 Paraparaumu in March?

For visitors traveling to Paraparaumu, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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