Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Taupo
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 54°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, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.5 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMarch
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 53°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
6 mphMarch Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 68°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain17%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday66°F
Rain23%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain22%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening63°F
Rain16%
Cloud56%
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 | 72 | 56 | 3.6 | 11 | 11.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 73 | 57 | 3.4 | 9 | 10.5 | 77 |
| Mar | 69 | 54 | 3.3 | 10 | 9.5 | 79 |
| Apr | 64 | 50 | 3.8 | 11 | 8.2 | 83 |
| May | 58 | 47 | 4.5 | 11 | 7.0 | 86 |
| Jun | 54 | 43 | 4.6 | 12 | 6.2 | 87 |
| Jul | 53 | 42 | 5.1 | 13 | 6.4 | 86 |
| Aug | 54 | 42 | 4.6 | 14 | 7.4 | 85 |
| Sep | 57 | 44 | 5.1 | 15 | 8.4 | 82 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 4.9 | 15 | 9.3 | 80 |
| Nov | 65 | 50 | 4.3 | 13 | 10.7 | 78 |
| Dec | 69 | 54 | 4.9 | 14 | 10.6 | 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