Arthur's Pass weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is Arthur's Pass a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In March, Arthur's Pass typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. March is part of summer. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Arthur's Pass in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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