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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 is usually perfect in March, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March marks the summer season. You can expect maximum 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. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Taupo's climate page.

Taupo, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Taupo's climate page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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