Anakiwa weather in March (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How is March weather typically in Anakiwa? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Anakiwa during March is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in March. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Anakiwa in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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