March · New Zealand
Best time to visit Napier in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Napier in March
Average temperature 17°C, 102 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Napier scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Napier is a New Zealand coastal city rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, with wineries inland.
March in Napier — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
102 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Napier in March?
- In March, Napier averages 17°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Napier?
- March earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Napier in March?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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