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Taunoa Weather in March

Taunoa in March

The short of it: Taunoa in March averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 209 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

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

Thirty years of records give Taunoa an average March high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 209 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 209 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Taunoa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Afaahiti, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Taunoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 12 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
AfaahitiÎles du Vent3 km ENE30°23°184 mm
TohautuÎles du Vent4 km ESE30°23°204 mm
OtutaraÎles du Vent6 km WSW30°23°214 mm
VairaoÎles du Vent8 km ESE28°21°174 mm
FaoneÎles du Vent10 km NNE29°22°164 mm
PueuÎles du Vent14 km E29°23°210 mm
TeahupooÎles du Vent14 km SE29°22°197 mm
HitiaaOther18 km NNE29°22°165 mm

The Almanac · Taunoa 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 209 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Taunoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°291 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February30°23°221 mm16 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March30°23°209 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°23°188 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
May28°22°142 mm16 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
June27°20°112 mm17 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
July26°20°105 mm18 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August27°20°70 mm17 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September27°20°128 mm18 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°21°110 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°22°159 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December29°23°258 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Taunoa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Taunoa in March?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 209 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Taunoa?

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

How long are the days in Taunoa 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 Taunoa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Taunoa in March?

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

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