Paihia

Bay of Islands Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in March.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Planning a trip to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in March

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in the Bay of Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Paihia.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm (3.5 in) in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (March)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (March)

Paihia

In March Paihia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Paihia →

Russell

In March Russell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Kerikeri

In March Kerikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Opua

In March Opua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Russell 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Kerikeri 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Opua 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in March?

Expect excellent weather across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in March. The popular destination of Paihia averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in March?

In Paihia, the average daytime high in March is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand during March, with Paihia averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with overall excellent weather in Paihia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be mixed.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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