March weather forecast
Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Weather in March

With the arrival of March, Palmerston North experiences an imminent transition towards cooler and more humid conditions. These changes are reflected in the temperature ranges that shift downward to a high of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and a low of 11.2°C (52.2°F). Along with this comes a slight increase in the average rainfall, which reaches 52mm (2.05") over approximately seven days. Despite the onset of a cloudier sky and fewer hours of daylight, approximately 12.4 hours, March continues to charm many with its mixed weather palette.

Temperature

March's advent presents an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Humidity

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 79.4%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of March, in Palmerston North, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:11 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Palmerston North is 5.6h.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Palmerston North in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Palmerston North, is 21.5°C (70.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 11.2°C (52.2°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 79.4%.

What is the driest month in Palmerston North?

The month with the least rainfall in Palmerston North is March, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Palmerston North in March?

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Palmerston North?

In March, the average day length in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is 12h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Palmerston North?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palmerston North, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:11 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmerston North have in March?

In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in March
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.6°C).

Average humidity in March
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 79.4%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75.3%).

Average rainfall in March
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 51.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (96.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (51.8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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