Ohakune weather in March (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Is Ohakune a good destination in March, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Ohakune typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March marks the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Ohakune in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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 Ohakune, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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