Temperatures in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Rotorua with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rotorua in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Rotorua with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Rotorua will be around 22°C, with nights close to 13°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Rotorua. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rotorua in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
71 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Rotorua?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Rotorua. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Rotorua in March
With 26°C, Rotorua hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Rotorua
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Rotorua.
Daily UV Index in March in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Rotorua, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Rotorua
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Average Weather in Rotorua by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rotorua. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
