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'Ohonua Weather in March

'Ohonua in March

The short of it: 'Ohonua in March averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 272 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give 'Ohonua an average March high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 272 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 272 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-March, 34 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, 'Ohonua runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Ha'asini, 19 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

March in 'Ohonua, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 29 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ha'asiniTongatapu19 km WNW30°23°278 mm
Fua'amotuTongatapu21 km WNW29°23°275 mm
PelehakeVavau24 km NW30°23°274 mm
Mu‘aTongatapu24 km NW30°24°270 mm
TatakamotongaTongatapu25 km NW30°24°270 mm
LapahaTongatapu25 km NW30°24°270 mm
NiutouaTongatapu25 km NNW30°24°306 mm
HolongaTongatapu25 km NW30°23°270 mm

The Almanac · 'Ohonua Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 272 mm.

Climate of 'Ohonua by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°259 mm16 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
February29°23°243 mm15 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
March29°23°272 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April28°22°238 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May26°20°128 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June25°19°121 mm17 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
July24°18°121 mm17 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
August24°18°118 mm16 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
September25°19°120 mm17 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October25°19°150 mm17 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
November27°21°142 mm15 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
December28°22°162 mm17 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about 'Ohonua in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in 'Ohonua in March?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 272 mm.

Is March a good time to visit 'Ohonua?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in 'Ohonua in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 50 min in June to 13 h 26 min in December.

Does it snow in 'Ohonua in March?

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

What should I pack for 'Ohonua in March?

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

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