Wellington weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

Is March a good time to explore Wellington weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Wellington generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Wellington. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Wellington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.