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Weather in March in Bay of Plenty

Planning a trip to Bay of Plenty this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in March?

Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. March in Bay of Plenty generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of March is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Rotorua. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bay of Plenty in March, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Bay of Plenty in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rotorua with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 113 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Rotorua enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.

Where to go in Bay of Plenty in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bay of Plenty on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Bay of Plenty's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?

Rotorua

In March Rotorua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Rotorua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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24°C 
14°C 
207 hours 
105 mm 
9 days 
21°C 
12°C 
201 hours 
97 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
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19°C 
10°C 
170 hours 
119 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Rotorua

Tauranga

In March Tauranga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tauranga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
17°C 
219 hours 
110 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
15°C 
213 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui

In March Mount Maunganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mount Maunganui
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
17°C 
219 hours 
110 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
16°C 
213 hours 
100 mm 
12 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Mount Maunganui

Waihi Beach

In March Waihi Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Waihi Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
17°C 
219 hours 
107 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
16°C 
213 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
>>  
20°C 
15°C 
186 hours 
124 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Waihi Beach

Ngongotaha

In March Ngongotaha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ngongotaha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
24°C 
14°C 
207 hours 
108 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
12°C 
201 hours 
99 mm 
12 days 
April   >> April
>>  
19°C 
10°C 
170 hours 
122 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Ngongotaha

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand.

Is March the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Bay of Plenty with overall perfect weather in Rotorua. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Bay of Plenty is in January and March with generally perfect weather in Rotorua. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bay of Plenty.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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