Anakiwa weather in March (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Anakiwa in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Anakiwa the weather in March is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Anakiwa in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Anakiwa, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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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 Anakiwa in March?

For visitors traveling to Anakiwa, 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 in March.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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