Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
North Island, 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 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare North 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
March98mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of North Island's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
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 North 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.
Weather score
March48 weather score
March scores above North Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
