Russell weather in March (Northland, New Zealand)

How does the March weather in Russell compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Russell during March to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 23°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Russell in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Russell. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Russell climate page with graphs.

 

Russell, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 21°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Data from: Paihia, New Zealand (2 KM, 1 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Russell, 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 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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