Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
New Zealand in March
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
140mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March20°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
March140mm average rain
March is wetter than New Zealand's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.2 hours average sun
March sits close to New Zealand'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
March16°C average sea
March is one of New Zealand's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March37 weather score
March sits close to New Zealand'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.