Matakana weather in March (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Matakana in March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Matakana during March is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Matakana in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With about 189 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Matakana, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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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 Matakana, 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 Matakana.

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