Motueka weather in March (Tasman, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Motueka in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Motueka typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

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, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Motueka in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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