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Weather in March in Hawke's Bay

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

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

Hawke's Bay 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 and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Napier.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in Napier. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at March's conditions in Hawke's Bay, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hawke's Bay's yearly weather, check out our Hawke's Bay climate page.

Where to go in Hawke's Bay in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hawke's Bay on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Hawke's Bay?

Napier

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

Napier
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
16°C 
204 hours 
71 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
14°C 
204 hours 
71 mm 
10 days 
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20°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
91 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Napier

Hastings

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

Hastings
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
24°C 
15°C 
204 hours 
67 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
14°C 
204 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
11°C 
175 hours 
84 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Hastings

Havelock North

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

Havelock North
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
24°C 
16°C 
204 hours 
66 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
14°C 
204 hours 
64 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
83 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Havelock North

Clive

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

Clive
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
16°C 
204 hours 
67 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
14°C 
204 hours 
67 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
87 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Clive

Eskdale

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

Eskdale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
15°C 
204 hours 
80 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
13°C 
204 hours 
80 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
>>  
19°C 
11°C 
175 hours 
101 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Eskdale

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hawke's Bay, in New Zealand.

Is March the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Hawke's Bay. 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 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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