Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Palmerston North, New Zealand in March
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Palmerston North, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March21°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
March86mm average rain
March sits near Palmerston North's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and November
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 Palmerston North'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
March18°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 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March44 weather score
March scores above Palmerston North'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.