Oakura weather in March (Taranaki, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Oakura this March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Oakura generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Oakura in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Oakura.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oakura, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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.

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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 Oakura, 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 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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