Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Akaroa, New Zealand in March
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Akaroa, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March19°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
March54mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Akaroa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Akaroa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March16°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March39 weather score
March scores above Akaroa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.