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

Is March a good time to explore Whakatāne weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In March, Whakatāne tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 187 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 Whakatāne, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Whakatāne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.