Opotiki Weather in March

What's the weather like in Opotiki (Bay of Plenty) in March 2024?

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Opotiki and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Opotiki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Average temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 143 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 19.9°C 67.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Opotiki with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Opotiki

Opotiki average temperature in March

March rainfall

Opotiki average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Opotiki 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 Opotiki in March 2024.

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Opotiki weather stats

Opotiki weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23°C 73.4°F
Driest month: February 94mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: April 6.5hrs
Coldest month: July 13.3°C 55.9°F
Wettest month: August 163mm 6.4ins
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