New Plymouth weather in March (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in New Plymouth this March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of March in New Plymouth typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

New Plymouth in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.

 

New Plymouth, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New Plymouth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Plymouth.

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