Tasman Weather in March

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

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Motueka Mapua Richmond Tasman

Thinking about venturing to Tasman, New Zealand this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tasman in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Motueka.

To explore the conditions in Tasman, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Richmond with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Collingwood with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Motueka typically receives 197 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tasman by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tasman in March

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

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 Tasman

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

Temperature range in Tasman (March)

Precipitation variation in Tasman (March)

Motueka

In March Motueka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Motueka →

Mapua

In March Mapua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
230 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mapua →

Richmond

In March Richmond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
230 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Tasman

In March Tasman generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Takaka

In March Takaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Motueka 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Mapua 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Richmond 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Tasman 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Takaka 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Collingwood 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Tasman weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Tasman, New Zealand brings tolerable weather. In Motueka, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Average temperatures in Tasman, New Zealand during March range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Motueka.

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

Motueka typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across Tasman, New Zealand.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Motueka, March might be a good time to visit Tasman, New Zealand. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Motueka. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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