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Otutara Weather in March

Otutara in March

The short of it: Otutara in March averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 214 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Otutara an average March high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 214 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-March, 28 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Otutara runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Taunoa, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Otutara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaunoaÎles du Vent6 km ENE30°23°209 mm
AfaahitiÎles du Vent10 km ENE30°23°184 mm
TohautuÎles du Vent10 km E30°23°204 mm
VairaoÎles du Vent14 km E28°21°174 mm
PapaoÎles du Vent15 km W28°22°189 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent16 km NE29°22°164 mm
TeahupooÎles du Vent18 km ESE29°22°197 mm
PueuÎles du Vent20 km E29°23°210 mm

The Almanac · Otutara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Otutara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°291 mm16 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February30°23°220 mm16 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March30°23°214 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°22°187 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May28°21°143 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June27°20°112 mm17 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°20°104 mm18 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August26°20°72 mm17 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦
September27°20°126 mm18 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October27°21°111 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°22°154 mm17 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
December29°22°252 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otutara in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otutara in March?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 214 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Otutara?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Otutara in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 11 min in December.

Does it snow in Otutara in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Otutara in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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