Taumarunui weather in March (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Taumarunui in March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Taumarunui includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. March is part of the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Taumarunui in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 180 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taumarunui, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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 Taumarunui, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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