National Park weather in March (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How does the March weather in National Park compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

March in National Park generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. March ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

National Park in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

National Park, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (40 KM, 25 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 National Park, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in National Park.

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