March weather forecast
Kaitieke, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a comfortable month in Kaitieke, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.8°C (64°F) and min 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

March's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F), diverging marginally from February's 19.8°C (67.6°F). Kaitieke's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kaitieke, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Kaitieke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 712mm (28.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are March through November. March is the first month it typically snows. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?
In March, in Kaitieke, the average high-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.
How much does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start snowing?
March is the first month it typically snows. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March?
The average day length in March is 12h and 21min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in March in Kaitieke?
In Kaitieke, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March - Kaitieke, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Kaitieke, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).

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