March · New Zealand
Best time to visit Hobbiton in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobbiton in March
Average temperature 16°C, 94 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Hobbiton scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobbiton keeps the Shire film set alive on a working sheep farm near Matamata, with hobbit holes and the Green Dragon.
March: the best month of the year in Hobbiton
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 94 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hobbiton at 7.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobbiton in March?
- In March, Hobbiton averages 16°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hobbiton?
- March earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobbiton in March?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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