Matamata weather in March (Waikato, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Matamata in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During March, Matamata experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is part of the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Matamata in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 213 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

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 Matamata.

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