Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Great Barrier Island, New Zealand in March
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 189mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
189mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 189mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Great Barrier Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March22°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.
Rain
March189mm average rain
March sits near Great Barrier Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Great Barrier Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March21°C average sea
March is one of Great Barrier Island'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
March44 weather score
March scores above Great Barrier Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
