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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rotorua this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During March, Rotorua experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of March belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Rotorua in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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