Motueka Weather in March

What's the weather like in Motueka (Tasman) in March 2024?

The climate in Motueka during March can be summarized as mild and wet.

March is in the fall / autumn in Motueka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Motueka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20°C 68°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Average temperature 15.1°C 59.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 122 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.2°C 62.9°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 10.3kph 6 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Motueka with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Motueka

Motueka average temperature in March

March rainfall

Motueka average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Motueka average rain in March

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 Motueka in March 2024.

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Motueka weather stats

Motueka weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 10.8°C 51.4°F
Wettest month: August 169mm 6.7ins
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