March verdict

Auckland, New Zealand in March

Weather score53Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.

Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

92mm

Sun

5.8h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

53

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March23°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March92mm average rain

March sits on the drier side of Auckland's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March5.8 hours average sun

March sits close to Auckland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March21°C average sea

March is one of Auckland's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March53 weather score

March scores above Auckland's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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