Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in Auckland in March
March is a good choice for Auckland if you want warm days rather than strong heat, and can accept some rain. Average highs are around 21°C, nights settle near 16°C, and about 9 days have rain. For a UK traveller, that means lighter daytime clothing but not a suitcase packed only for summer. It suits time outdoors with flexible plans; it is less convincing if reliably dry weather and warm-water swimming are your priorities.
Long-term climate averages for Auckland, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Auckland, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Auckland.
- Average daytime high
- 21.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 23°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 13°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +10.7°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 20.7°C
- year to year: 20°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.6h
- 46% of 12.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 9
- 73 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.4°C
- 2013-03-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- 10.2°C
- 1992-03-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 23 h 42 min
- 18375 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Auckland. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Auckland is 10.7°C warmer by day and 12.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Auckland peaks at 21.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 167 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.9°C; one night in ten drops to 13.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 26.4°C (2013-03-11) and the coldest night 10.2°C (1992-03-24).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 73 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2017 with 204 mm, the driest 2004 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 20.7°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.6°C to 21.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in February (21.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:20 and sets about 19:40 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 54%.
Is March a good time to visit Auckland?
March is not the strongest month here: warm days and frequent rain. The best months for Auckland on our scoring are February, January, March.
Comfortable warmth, but keep a layer handy
March sits among Auckland's warmer months, with temperatures that suit being outdoors without planning everything around avoiding midday heat. Light clothing is a sensible starting point, but bring a jumper or light jacket for evenings rather than assuming the daytime warmth will last. The colder nights can fall to 13.4°C or below, so an extra layer has a practical role. The sea averages 20.7°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. Swimming may appeal if you tolerate cooler water, but it should not be the main reason to choose March. Overall, the warmth is better suited to a city holiday with occasional swims than a trip centred on lounging in hot sunshine.
Leave room to change plans when it rains
Rain is the main catch, so avoid making every day depend on staying outside. About 9 rainy days means waterproof clothing deserves space in your luggage, though it does not mean those days are wet from morning to evening. Keep indoor options available and use dry spells for your outdoor plans. There are about 5.6 hours of sunshine within 12.3 hours of daylight, so you have daylight to work with without expecting clear skies throughout. March is among Auckland's better months overall, but that is a balance of warmth and weather rather than a promise of dry conditions. It suits travellers who are happy to adjust their plans.
A little perspective
Auckland through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januarybest | 22.0°C | 16.5°C | 20.4°C | 6.0 | 68 | 9 | 5% |
| Februarybest | 22.7°C | 17.2°C | 21.2°C | 5.6 | 68 | 8 | 7% |
| MarchSelectedbest | 21.2°C | 15.9°C | 20.7°C | 5.6 | 73 | 9 | 1% |
| April | 18.9°C | 14.0°C | 19.1°C | 4.7 | 76 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 16.6°C | 12.2°C | 17.3°C | 4.3 | 95 | 11 | 0% |
| June | 14.5°C | 10.3°C | 15.2°C | 4.0 | 101 | 12 | 0% |
| July | 13.7°C | 9.1°C | 13.5°C | 4.2 | 115 | 14 | 0% |
| August | 13.9°C | 9.2°C | 13.2°C | 4.5 | 105 | 15 | 0% |
| September | 15.1°C | 10.1°C | 13.9°C | 4.7 | 93 | 14 | 0% |
| October | 16.4°C | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | 5.1 | 80 | 12 | 0% |
| November | 18.0°C | 12.9°C | 17.0°C | 5.1 | 76 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 20.3°C | 15.1°C | 18.9°C | 5.2 | 93 | 11 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Auckland in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Auckland hot in March?
Auckland is warm in March: the average daytime high is 21.2°C and nights average 15.9°C. Roughly 1 in 167 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Auckland in March?
The sea around Auckland averages 20.7°C in March, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Auckland in March?
Auckland sees about 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 73 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (204 mm) and the driest was 2004 (6 mm).
How sunny is Auckland in March?
Auckland gets around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 12.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Auckland compare with the UK in March?
Auckland is on average 10.7°C warmer than London by day in March (21.2°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Auckland?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Auckland reached 26.4°C on 2013-03-11, and the coldest night dropped to 10.2°C on 1992-03-24.
How much warmer is Auckland than London in March?
Auckland's average daytime high is 21.2°C, compared with 10.5°C in London - a difference of 10.7°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, although Auckland's cooler evenings still make a light layer useful.
Does Auckland get very hot in March?
Strong heat is unusual. Only 1% of March days reach 25°C, while the warmest days typically reach 23.2°C or more. Choose March for comfortable warmth rather than the expectation of hot afternoons; most outdoor plans need not revolve around avoiding heat.
Is March weather worth the long flight from the UK?
The flight from London takes about 23 h 42 min, so this is a long-haul commitment for warm rather than hot weather. March makes sense if Auckland itself is your goal and you accept rain; dependable sunshine alone is a weaker reason to go.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Auckland. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C