Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Napier, New Zealand in March
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Napier, 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
March111mm average rain
March is one of Napier's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Napier'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
March19°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March48 weather score
March scores above Napier'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.