Okato weather in March (Taranaki, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Okato during March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Okato generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Okato in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Okato. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Okato, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 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 Okato, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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