Matamata weather in March (Waikato, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Matamata in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Matamata the weather in March is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Matamata in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 213 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matamata, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 213 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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 Matamata in March?

For visitors traveling to Matamata, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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