Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in March
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 391mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
391mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 391mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March19°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
March391mm average rain
March is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'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
March4.2 hours average sun
March sits close to West Coast (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
March18°C average sea
March is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March21 weather score
March sits close to West Coast (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.