Palmerston North Weather in March
What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in March 2024?
The climate in Palmerston North during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Palmerston North and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.1°C 70°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Average temperature | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 18°C 64.5°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Palmerston North
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 Palmerston North in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Palmerston North weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |
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