Masterton weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does March bring to Masterton? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During March, Masterton is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Masterton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Masterton. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masterton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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 Masterton, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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