Rotorua weather in March (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Rotorua? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Rotorua, March is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Rotorua in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotorua climate page with graphs.

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Rotorua in March?

For visitors traveling to Rotorua, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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