Weather in March in Manawatu
Thinking about venturing to Manawatu this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Manawatu in March?
Manawatu is a region in New Zealand. March in Manawatu generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. March is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in National Park to 21°C in Feilding. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Feilding and 9°C in National Park.To explore the conditions in Manawatu in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feilding with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in National Park with 112 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Palmerston North typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Palmerston North usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Manawatu climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?
Palmerston North
In March Palmerston North 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.
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Whanganui
In March Whanganui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ohakune
In March Ohakune generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Levin
In March Levin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taumarunui
In March Taumarunui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Manawatu?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Manawatu. Typically, the climate in Palmerston North is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Palmerston North. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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