Taranaki Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Taranaki, New Zealand in March.

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Are you planning a trip a to Taranaki, New Zealand in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Taranaki in March

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in New Plymouth.

For a closer look at conditions across Taranaki, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawera with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Oakura with 111 mm (4.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, New Plymouth typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. New Plymouth sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Taranaki by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taranaki — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Plymouth)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Taranaki.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Taranaki

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Taranaki, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Taranaki (March)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (March)

New Plymouth

In March New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
210 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in New Plymouth →

Stratford

In March Stratford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
210 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Stratford →

Hawera

In March Hawera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
210 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Hawera →

Oakura

In March Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
210 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Oakura →

Okato

In March Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
210 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Okato →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Taranaki in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Stratford 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Hawera 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Oakura 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Okato 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Taranaki weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Taranaki, New Zealand in March?

Taranaki, New Zealand typically experiences pleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in New Plymouth average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Taranaki, New Zealand in March?

In New Plymouth, the average daytime high in March is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Taranaki, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

New Plymouth typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across Taranaki, New Zealand.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Taranaki, New Zealand?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Taranaki, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in New Plymouth. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in New Plymouth. In contrast, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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