Whakatane Weather in March
What's the weather like in Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) in March 2024?
The climate in Whakatane during March can be summarized as warm and wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Whakatane and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Average temperature | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 132 mm 5.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Whakatane with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Whakatane
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 Whakatane in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Whakatane weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 138mm 5.4ins |
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