March Rainfall and Precipitation in Waikato

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Waikato, New Zealand in March.

Waikato, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences in March precipitation ranging from a moderate 72 mm (2.8 in) in Huntly to a high 114 mm (4.5 in) in Whakapapa Village. March is part of the summer season. On average, March is the driest month of the year in Waikato, New Zealand.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Waikato precipitation in March: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Waikato, New Zealand receive in March?

Taupo stays mostly dry in March, with average rainfall close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

How many days does it rain in Waikato, New Zealand in March?

On average, Taupo has about 10 days days of rain in March.

Is March part of the rainy season in Waikato, New Zealand?

March is generally a drier month for Waikato, New Zealand, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in March in Waikato, New Zealand?

Whakapapa Village is the wettest city in Waikato, New Zealand in March according to our database, with average rainfall of around 114 mm (4.5 in).

What is the driest city in March in Waikato, New Zealand?

Based on our database, Huntly sees the least rainfall in Waikato, New Zealand in March, with around 72 mm (2.8 in) on average.

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