Petone Weather in March

What's the weather like in Petone (Wellington) in March 2024?

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Petone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Petone weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Nightly temperature 11.4°C 52.4°F
Average temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 17.3°C 63.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average March is the 4th driest month of the year in Petone with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Petone

Petone average temperature in March

March rainfall

Petone average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Petone 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 Petone in March 2024.

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Petone weather stats

Petone weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: February 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.4hrs
Coldest month: July 10.7°C 51.3°F
Wettest month: July 198mm 7.8ins
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