Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Rotorua
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.7 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMarch
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 54°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
6 mphMarch Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain15%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday68°F
Rain25%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain24%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening64°F
Rain16%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 57 | 3.5 | 11 | 11.4 | 76 |
| Feb | 74 | 58 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Mar | 70 | 55 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.7 | 79 |
| Apr | 65 | 51 | 3.9 | 10 | 8.4 | 83 |
| May | 60 | 47 | 4.2 | 10 | 7.4 | 86 |
| Jun | 56 | 44 | 4.5 | 12 | 6.8 | 87 |
| Jul | 54 | 42 | 4.9 | 12 | 6.9 | 87 |
| Aug | 56 | 43 | 4.3 | 14 | 7.9 | 85 |
| Sep | 59 | 46 | 4.7 | 14 | 8.8 | 82 |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.2 | 13 | 9.7 | 80 |
| Nov | 67 | 51 | 3.9 | 12 | 11.0 | 77 |
| Dec | 71 | 55 | 4.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology