Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand in March
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 210mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
210mm
Sun
4.8h
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 210mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tongariro National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March15°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March210mm average rain
March sits near Tongariro National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March4.8 hours average sun
March sits close to Tongariro National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March17 weather score
March sits close to Tongariro National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.