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Northland Weather in March

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

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

What to Expect in Northland in March

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in Northland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Opononi at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Mangonui at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Mangonui and 16°C (61°F) in Opononi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Matakohe with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Matauri Bay with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Explore Northland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland — 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) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July16°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 Northland in March

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

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 Northland

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

Temperature range in Northland (March)

Precipitation variation in Northland (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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Whangarei

In March Whangarei 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 perfect 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
83 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Mangawhai

In March Mangawhai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland 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)
Whangarei 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Kerikeri 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Mangawhai 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Cable Bay 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Northland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northland, New Zealand in March?

Northland, New Zealand typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paihia average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Northland, 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 Northland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Paihia averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Northland, New Zealand.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Northland, New Zealand?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Northland, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Paihia.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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