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New Plymouth weather in March

Long-run climate averages for New Plymouth, New Zealand in March, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

March at a glance

In March, New Plymouth averages 19°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually May.

March in New Plymouth averages a daytime high of 19°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year New Plymouth sees roughly 2788 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live New Plymouth forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

New Plymouth weather by month

what to expect in New Plymouth through the year

Here is New Plymouth's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New Plymouth by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
21°
14°
Mild
Mar
19°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
12°
Mild
May
15°
10°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
18°
11°
Mild
Dec
20°
14°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is New Plymouth in March?
New Plymouth averages a daytime high of 19°C in March, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is March a good time to visit New Plymouth?
The most comfortable time to visit New Plymouth is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in New Plymouth in March?
The wettest month in New Plymouth is usually May. Across the year the city sees roughly 2788 mm of precipitation.

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