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Akaroa weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Akaroa usually fare in March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Akaroa includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Akaroa in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Akaroa, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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.

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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 Akaroa, 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.

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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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