Porirua weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

How is March weather typically in Porirua? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In March, Porirua usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Porirua in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 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. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Porirua. January, February, March 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 Porirua climate page with graphs.

 

Porirua, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (22 KM, 13 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 Porirua, 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 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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