Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Paraparaumu, New Zealand in March
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
134mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 134mm, 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 Paraparaumu, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March19°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
March134mm average rain
March sits near Paraparaumu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and 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 Paraparaumu'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 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March35 weather score
March scores above Paraparaumu'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.