Riverton Weather in March
What's the weather like in Riverton (Southland) in March 2024?
The climate in Riverton during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Riverton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.7°C 45.9°F |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 14.3kph 9 mph |
On average March is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Riverton
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 Riverton in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Riverton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 105mm 4.1ins |
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