Opotiki weather in March (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Opotiki in March? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In March, Opotiki typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in March. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Opotiki in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 187 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Opotiki, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 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 Opotiki, 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

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 Opotiki.

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