Hokitika Weather in March
What's the weather like in Hokitika (West Coast) in March 2024?
The climate in Hokitika during March can be summarized as mild and very wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Hokitika and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.9°C 66°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Average temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 299 mm 11.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 10.1kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hokitika with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Hokitika
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hokitika in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Hokitika weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 224mm 8.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 332mm 13.1ins |
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