Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in March
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
160mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March18°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
March160mm average rain
March sits near Abel Tasman National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.8 hours average sun
March sits close to Abel Tasman 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.
Sea temperature
March18°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March32 weather score
March sits close to Abel Tasman 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.