Tauranga Weather in March
What's the weather like in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) in March 2024?
The climate in Tauranga during March can be summarized as mild and wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Tauranga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.9°C 71.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13°C 55.3°F |
| Average temperature | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 173 mm 6.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average March is the wettest month of the year in Tauranga with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Tauranga
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Tauranga in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Tauranga weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 101mm 4ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 173mm 6.8ins |
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