March weather forecast
Taupo, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March sees the dynamic weather of Taupo transitioning towards cooler temperatures. As autumn rolls in, the city experiences a palpable drop in average high temperature, moving from 21.8°C (71.2°F) to 19.5°C (67.1°F). The daylight hours start to shrink, but the city remains a spectacle under the slightly cooler sun. Relative humidity sees a slight increase, indicative of the changing season, and the effect is carried over into April.

Temperature

The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F), not significantly different from the 21.8°C (71.2°F) of February. Throughout March, Taupo witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Taupo, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Taupo, New Zealand, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Taupo, snow does not fall in January through June, September through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Taupo is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March in Taupo, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:10 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Taupo is 7.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Taupo?

March temperatures in Taupo vary between a high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and a low-temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Taupo?

In March, the average relative humidity in Taupo, New Zealand, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Taupo?

In Taupo, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Taupo?

In Taupo, snow does not fall in January through June, September through December.

How many hours of daylight does Taupo have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Taupo?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taupo, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:10 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Taupo?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Taupo?

In Taupo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 19.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are July and August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average UV index in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in March
Taupo, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Taupo, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (7km).

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