Mount Maunganui weather in March (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)
Planning a trip to Mount Maunganui 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, Mount Maunganui generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Mount Maunganui in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.
With around 213 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.
In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Maunganui climate page with graphs.
Mount Maunganui, monthly averages in March
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
38%
Precipitation
100 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
78% *
Windspeed
14 km/h *
Sunshine
213 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
54% *
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.
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So, what should you wear in Mount Maunganui in March?
For visitors traveling to Mount Maunganui, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.
Interested in more climate information?
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