March weather forecast
Matapu, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Matapu, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20°C (68°F) and an average low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20°C (68°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Matapu's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Matapu, New Zealand, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 878mm (34.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Matapu, New Zealand. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during March translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Matapu in March?
In Matapu, in March, the average high-temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F).
What are the least humid months in Matapu?
January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Matapu.
What is the average humidity in March in Matapu?
In March, the average relative humidity in Matapu is 78%.
How much does it rain in Matapu in March?
In Matapu, New Zealand, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March in Matapu?
In Matapu, the average day length in March is 12h and 21min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Matapu?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Matapu, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Matapu have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Matapu, New Zealand, is 7.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Matapu?
The months with the highest UV index in Matapu, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Matapu?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (38mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.7 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Matapu, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.2 days).

Average UV index in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March - Matapu, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Matapu, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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