Raetihi weather in March (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Raetihi in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Raetihi during March, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in March. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Raetihi in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. March generally stands 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 Raetihi climate page with graphs.

 

Raetihi, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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 Raetihi, 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

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