Tauranga weather in March (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Tauranga this March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In March, Tauranga usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C.

Precipitation

Tauranga in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 213 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Tauranga.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tauranga, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 213 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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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 Tauranga, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so 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?

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