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Auckland in March
what's the weather like?

Good window in March — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -36.85°N 174.76°E
72°FMax temperature
35%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Auckland weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)

Should you visit Auckland in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 35%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: Auckland in March: 72°F and 11.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Auckland in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Auckland. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Auckland

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January64°F73°F39%0.1in13.1h7.9/10
🌤️ February64°F73°F40%0.1in12.7h7.8/10
🌤️ March63°F72°F35%0.1in11.1h7.6/10
🌤️ April59°F68°F41%0.1in10.2h7.2/10
🌤️ May55°F64°F42%0.1in9.1h7.0/10
🌦️ June52°F61°F42%0.1in8.4h6.2/10
🌦️ July50°F59°F45%0.2in8.8h5.4/10
🌦️ August50°F57°F48%0.1in9.7h5.1/10
🌦️ September52°F61°F51%0.1in10.8h6.5/10
🌦️ October54°F63°F46%0.1in11.3h7.0/10
🌦️ November57°F66°F49%0.1in12.9h7.2/10
🌤️ December61°F72°F45%0.1in13.5h7.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Auckland averages 72°F, 35% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

March vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Auckland in March

Is March a good time to visit Auckland?
March is an excellent time to visit Auckland (score 7.6/10). With 72°F, 11.1h of sunshine and 35% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Auckland in March?
With 72°F max and 11.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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