Hawke's Bay Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in March.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

Considering a trip to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Hawke's Bay in March

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in Hawke's Bay generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Napier.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Havelock North with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Napier enjoys about 204 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

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 Hawke's Bay

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

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (March)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (March)

Napier

In March Napier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Napier →

Hastings

In March Hastings generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In March Havelock North generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Havelock North →

Clive

In March Clive generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In March Eskdale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
204 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawke's Bay in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hastings 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Havelock North 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Clive 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Eskdale 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Wairoa 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in March?

In March, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Napier sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in March?

Daytime temperatures in Napier peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in March, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Napier averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Napier is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Napier. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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