Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in March
In March, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 16.1°C in Dunedin to 21.4°C in Hamilton, New Zealand. Monthly rainfall ranges from 45 mm in Christchurch to 109 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
March in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 21.1°C15.8°C | 15.8°C | 69 | 8.6 |
| Christchurch | 19.3°C10.7°C | 10.7°C | 45 | 6.9 |
| Wellington | 17.2°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 59 | 7.6 |
| Manukau City | 21.2°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 67 | 7.7 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 21.4°C12.8°C | 12.8°C | 72 | 7.6 |
| Tauranga | 20.7°C14.7°C | 14.7°C | 96 | 9.4 |
| Dunedin | 16.1°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 59 | 9.5 |
| Lower Hutt | 18.5°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 59 | 8.2 |
| Palmerston North | 19.6°C11.9°C | 11.9°C | 62 | 9.4 |
| New Plymouth | 19.2°C13.6°C | 13.6°C | 109 | 10.5 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 20.8°C13.0°C | 13.0°C | 56 | 8.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.