Hamilton weather in March (Waikato, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Hamilton in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Hamilton, March is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Hamilton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Hamilton in March?

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 in March.

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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