Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in March
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
242mm
Sun
5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland 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
March242mm average rain
March is one of Fiordland National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5 hours average sun
March is brighter than Fiordland National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
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 is one of Fiordland National Park's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March22 weather score
March sits close to Fiordland 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.