Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
White Island, New Zealand in March
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
132mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare White Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March23°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
March132mm average rain
March is wetter than White Island's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.2 hours average sun
March sits close to White 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.
Sea temperature
March21°C average sea
March is one of White Island's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March51 weather score
March scores above White Island'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.
