Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand in March
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
131mm
Sun
3.3h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March12°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
March131mm average rain
March is wetter than New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March3.3 hours average sun
March sits close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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
March11°C average sea
March is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March14 weather score
March is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.