Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
73°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Bay of Islands
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
73°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
70°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.1 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMarch
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 61°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
9 mphMarch Light breeze
Sea temperature
70°FMarch sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain13%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening68°F
Rain15%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 63 | 2.9 | 9 | 11.8 | 78 | 69 |
| Feb | 74 | 64 | 3.0 | 9 | 11.1 | 79 | 70 |
| Mar | 73 | 62 | 3.1 | 8 | 10.1 | 79 | 70 |
| Apr | 69 | 59 | 3.5 | 9 | 9.2 | 81 | 68 |
| May | 65 | 55 | 3.4 | 9 | 8.2 | 82 | 65 |
| Jun | 61 | 52 | 4.2 | 10 | 7.5 | 83 | 63 |
| Jul | 60 | 50 | 5.2 | 11 | 7.5 | 83 | 61 |
| Aug | 60 | 50 | 4.0 | 12 | 8.8 | 81 | 60 |
| Sep | 63 | 52 | 3.2 | 11 | 9.8 | 80 | 60 |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 2.8 | 10 | 10.8 | 79 | 61 |
| Nov | 68 | 57 | 2.6 | 11 | 11.5 | 78 | 63 |
| Dec | 72 | 61 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.5 | 78 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology