Motueka weather in March (Tasman, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Motueka for March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of March in Motueka typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Motueka in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Motueka, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 197 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Motueka, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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