Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand in March
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
225mm
Sun
5h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 225mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March16°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
March225mm average rain
March sits near Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5 hours average sun
March sits close to Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March17°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 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March15 weather score
March sits close to Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.