Wanganui Weather in March
What's the weather like in Wanganui (Manawatu-Wanganui) in March 2024?
The climate in Wanganui during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wanganui and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.4°C 54.3°F |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 76 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wanganui with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Wanganui
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 Wanganui in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Wanganui weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 99mm 3.9ins |
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