Taranaki weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Taranaki 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 Taranaki in March?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. March in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in New Plymouth.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawera with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Oakura with 111 mm. 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. Meanwhile, New Plymouth enjoys close to 210 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Taranaki for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Taranaki climate page.
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Average weather in New Plymouth
In March New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Stratford
In March Stratford 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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Average weather in Hawera
In March Hawera 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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Average weather in Oakura
In March Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Okato
In March Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°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 Taranaki?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Taranaki 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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