Whanganui weather in March (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Whanganui during March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Whanganui, March is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Whanganui in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whanganui, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Whanganui in March?

For visitors traveling to Whanganui, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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