Hamilton weather in March (Waikato, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Hamilton in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Hamilton experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of March belongs to the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Hamilton. January, February, March and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Hamilton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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