SeasonMapPaihia weather in March
New Zealand
March in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Paihia · #227 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Paihia in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Game fishing season
15 Dec – 15 May · usuallyBook earlyStriped marlin are off the coast from about December to May, best from February to April, and the game boats and their tower spotters are the reason the Opua wharf looks the way it does.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paihia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paihia?
Paihia in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Paihia?
- March in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in March?
- In March, Paihia averages a daily high of 22.1°C and a low of 16.8°C, with about 55 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in March?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in March.
Other months in Paihia
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Similar destinations in Oceania — March
Within 300 km: Auckland's Waiheke grape harvest around 15 Feb – 10 Apr.