Havelock North Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Havelock North

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.7°C
Avg Low
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13.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Havelock North March Weather Overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Havelock North, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 17.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Havelock North March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Havelock North. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Havelock North was 1998 — when the month averaged 20.2°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 15.6°C. Typical March days reach 21.7°C with nights near 13.7°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.3°C→17.3°C-1°C
Max Temp22.4°C→21.1°C-1.3°C
Min Temp14.1°C→13.6°C-0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.5°C5 yr (11%)
16.5°C–18.0°C20 yr (44%)
18.0°C–19.5°C18 yr (40%)
19.5°C–21.0°C2 yr (4%)

Havelock North March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Havelock North, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1987 with 222 mm, while the driest was 1998 at 14 mm.

Havelock North March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Havelock North during March averages 74%. The most humid March was 2022 at 82%, and the least humid was 1983 at 65%.

Havelock North March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Havelock North. The sunniest March was 2004 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.8.

Havelock North March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Havelock North during March is 2.8 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1994 and 2006 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1981 and 2019 at 2.4 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Havelock North

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How March Ranks in Havelock North

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Havelock North Weather by Month

Havelock North March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.8°C17.6°C17.8°C18.0°C17.3°C-0.5°C
Avg High21.9°C21.7°C21.8°C21.9°C21.1°C-0.8°C
Avg Low13.7°C13.5°C13.8°C14.0°C13.6°C-0.1°C
Avg Rain85 mm68 mm55 mm73 mm81 mm-5 mm

Extreme March Records in Havelock North

🔥Warmest March30.0°C1983
🧊Coldest March7.2°C2009
🌧️Wettest March222 mm1987
🏜️Driest March14 mm1998
🌬️Windiest March3.5 m/s1994

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Havelock North have fallen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 7.2°C (2009) to a record high of 30°C (1983).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 222 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Havelock North?

One of the best times to visit Havelock North

March is one of the best times to visit Havelock North. Expect days averaging 21.7°C and nights around 13.7°C (mean 17.7°C) — warmer than Havelock North's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (72 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Havelock North's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Havelock North Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Havelock North, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 17.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 72 mm of rainfall in Havelock North, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 222 mm (1987), and the driest just 14 mm (1998). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 21.1°C and overnight lows from 14.1°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
March Weather in Havelock North, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.3°C18.2°C14.0°C27.7°C11.0°C72 mm75%2.6 m/s4.5
202421.0°C16.7°C12.5°C25.3°C9.9°C26 mm71%3 m/s4.4
202321.2°C17.1°C13.0°C25.8°C9.1°C71 mm77%2.7 m/s4.6
202219.7°C17.0°C14.4°C24.4°C12.4°C208 mm82%3.3 m/s4.1
202121.2°C17.7°C14.3°C27.3°C12.4°C58 mm73%2.5 m/s4.1
202021.1°C17.4°C13.6°C27.8°C10.3°C49 mm71%2.8 m/s4.2
201922.9°C19.0°C15.2°C28.2°C10.8°C34 mm75%2.4 m/s4.5
201822.2°C18.4°C14.7°C26.5°C11.8°C106 mm77%2.8 m/s4.2
201722.3°C18.5°C14.6°C28.0°C11.3°C115 mm80%2.5 m/s4.1
201622.5°C18.6°C14.6°C28.4°C11.8°C53 mm73%2.8 m/s4.4
201522.1°C18.1°C14.1°C27.0°C8.8°C80 mm73%2.7 m/s4.3
201421.8°C17.6°C13.4°C28.2°C9.4°C38 mm70%3 m/s4.8
201322.5°C18.3°C14.1°C27.7°C11.7°C20 mm71%2.5 m/s4.9
201219.5°C16.1°C12.8°C25.0°C10.3°C142 mm78%3.3 m/s4
201121.3°C17.6°C13.8°C26.1°C10.4°C125 mm77%2.6 m/s4.2
201022.2°C17.7°C13.2°C26.1°C8.8°C21 mm70%2.9 m/s4.6
200921.5°C16.9°C12.4°C27.3°C7.2°C28 mm71%2.9 m/s4.6
200822.3°C18.3°C14.3°C26.6°C11.4°C69 mm75%2.8 m/s4.4
200723.4°C18.8°C14.3°C28.1°C10.3°C39 mm72%2.7 m/s4.7
200620.7°C16.9°C13.1°C26.6°C8.3°C92 mm73%3.5 m/s4.1
200522.2°C18.3°C14.4°C27.9°C11.3°C152 mm76%2.6 m/s4.1
200420.9°C16.6°C12.2°C26.8°C8.8°C37 mm74%2.7 m/s5
200321.8°C18.2°C14.6°C25.9°C12.5°C43 mm76%2.6 m/s4.3
200222.9°C18.5°C14.1°C26.6°C10.0°C20 mm71%2.7 m/s4.2
200120.8°C17.4°C13.9°C25.8°C11.3°C33 mm71%2.6 m/s4.2
200021.4°C17.8°C14.2°C29.5°C11.1°C37 mm75%3.2 m/s4.3
199923.5°C19.5°C15.5°C27.4°C12.7°C76 mm75%2.5 m/s4.2
1998 🔥25.0°C20.2°C15.5°C28.4°C12.3°C14 mm67%2.6 m/s4.4
199720.3°C16.9°C13.5°C26.6°C10.3°C135 mm78%2.9 m/s4
199620.1°C16.4°C12.7°C27.0°C9.5°C93 mm76%3.2 m/s4.2
199522.7°C18.3°C14.0°C28.0°C9.6°C63 mm72%2.7 m/s4.4
199420.6°C16.4°C12.2°C26.5°C9.1°C32 mm70%3.5 m/s4.6
1993 ❄️19.4°C15.6°C11.8°C24.1°C7.8°C76 mm78%3.1 m/s4.3
199221.7°C16.6°C11.4°C29.0°C7.7°C28 mm67%3 m/s4.5
199120.3°C17.0°C13.7°C24.8°C12.0°C53 mm76%2.8 m/s4.4
199023.3°C19.2°C15.1°C28.7°C9.7°C113 mm73%2.9 m/s4.4
198923.0°C18.5°C14.0°C27.8°C10.0°C54 mm71%2.5 m/s4.4
198820.9°C16.8°C12.8°C24.7°C8.4°C158 mm76%3.2 m/s4
1987 🌧️19.7°C16.1°C12.6°C23.7°C8.9°C222 mm76%3.2 m/s4.2
198621.6°C17.3°C13.0°C26.2°C9.0°C63 mm72%3 m/s4.7
198521.5°C17.5°C13.5°C30.0°C9.6°C126 mm74%3.2 m/s4.1
198422.2°C18.2°C14.2°C26.3°C11.0°C52 mm75%2.5 m/s3.8
198324.2°C19.1°C13.9°C30.0°C9.3°C20 mm65%2.8 m/s—
198221.2°C17.4°C13.6°C28.0°C11.2°C17 mm74%2.6 m/s—
198123.0°C19.3°C15.5°C29.6°C11.1°C56 mm76%2.4 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Havelock North March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Havelock North in March?▼

The average high in March is around 21.7°C with lows near 13.7°C (mean 17.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Havelock North in March?▼

March averages 72 mm of rainfall in Havelock North, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 222 mm in 1987.

What was the hottest March on record in Havelock North?▼

The hottest March reached 30°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 7.2°C in 2009.

Has March in Havelock North gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 21.1°C and overnight lows from 14.1°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Havelock North?▼

March is one of the warmer months of the year in Havelock North and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 21.7°C daytime highs and 13.7°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Havelock North?▼

Not quite — March is the 9th coolest month in Havelock North, averaging 17.7°C.

What should I pack for Havelock North in March?▼

For March in Havelock North, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.7°C and lows of 13.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Havelock North humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Havelock North in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.8 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1994).

Which March had the most rainfall in Havelock North?▼

The wettest March on record was 1987 with 222 mm. On average, March sees 72 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Havelock North behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.