Taupo weather in March (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is March weather typically in Taupo? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Taupo during March is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March marks the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Taupo in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Taupo. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Taupo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 180 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 Taupo, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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