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Rarotonga in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Rarotonga in March is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 27 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 21 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #12
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#12
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Rarotonga · MarchPhoto: Archives New Zealand from New Zealand · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 27 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 27 | 26 | 19 | 190 | 7.6 | 81 | 5.1 | 28 | 66 |
| March (selected) | 27 | 26 | 21 | 189 | 6.9 | 81 | 4.9 | 28 | 64 |
| April | 27 | 26 | 17 | 155 | 5.9 | 80 | 5.3 | 27 | 69 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +2 | -0.1 °C | -0.1 °C | -1.6 | +0.3 mm | +0.7 h | -0.3 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.2 °C |
| April | +5 | -0.6 °C | -0.6 °C | -4.3 | -34.6 mm | -1 h | -1.6 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rarotonga in March?
The average daily high is around 27 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Rarotonga in March?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Rarotonga in March?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 189 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Rarotonga?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Rarotonga. For a beach trip: June, September, October and November. March is not among them.