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Auckland in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Auckland in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Auckland, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Auckland in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Auckland, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +72°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in March. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 87 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Auckland has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Auckland in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Auckland for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°F.

Is Auckland warm or cold in March?

Auckland is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the warmest months in Auckland, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Auckland in March

Auckland weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+73°F+72°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+50°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+81°F+77°F
Rainfall
79 mm87 mm87 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%76%79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
455
Cloudy days
181918
Rainy days
677
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting colder in March. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 87 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Auckland in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Auckland is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Auckland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 176 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 115 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Auckland wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Auckland?

This is the weather in Auckland in March 2023:
1 March
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+76°F
2 March
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+75°F
3 March
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+74°F
4 March
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+74°F
5 March
☁️
+76°F
6 March
☁️
+78°F
7 March
☁️
+78°F
8 March
☀️
+78°F
9 March
☁️
+78°F
10 March
☁️
+75°F
11 March
☁️
+75°F
12 March
☁️
+77°F
13 March
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+80°F
14 March
☀️
+78°F
15 March
☁️
+77°F
16 March
☁️
+76°F
17 March
☁️
+75°F
18 March
🌧️
+71°F
19 March
☁️
+71°F
20 March
🌧️
+70°F
21 March
☁️
+78°F
22 March
🌧️
+76°F
23 March
🌧️
+73°F
24 March
☁️
+72°F
25 March
☁️
+72°F
26 March
☀️
+72°F
27 March
☀️
+73°F
28 March
☀️
+75°F
29 March
☀️
+76°F
30 March
☀️
+79°F
31 March
☁️
+77°F
In March 2023 Auckland had 9 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Auckland climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Auckland in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2004 (+69°F) and the highest in 2019 (+79°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 271 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Auckland in March:

Is March a good time to visit Auckland?

It’s always a good time to visit Auckland, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Auckland in March?

March has mild temperatures in Auckland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Auckland rainy in March?

Auckland is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Auckland in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Auckland in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Auckland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Auckland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.