Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Whanganui, New Zealand in March
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
76mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Whanganui, 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
March76mm average rain
March sits near Whanganui's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.9 hours average sun
March sits close to Whanganui'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 is one of Whanganui's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March47 weather score
March scores above Whanganui's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.