Opunake Weather in March

What's the weather like in Opunake (Taranaki) in March 2024?

The climate in Opunake during March can be summarized as mild and damp.

March is in the fall / autumn in Opunake and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Opunake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Average temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 18.8°C 65.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average March is the 4th driest month of the year in Opunake with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Opunake

Opunake average temperature in March

March rainfall

Opunake average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Opunake 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 Opunake in March 2024.

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Opunake weather stats

Opunake weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.6°C 52.9°F
Wettest month: July 162mm 6.4ins
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