Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand in March
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Tekapo, 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
March80mm average rain
March sits near Lake Tekapo's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6 hours average sun
March sits close to Lake Tekapo'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.
Weather score
March39 weather score
March sits close to Lake Tekapo'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.