Greymouth weather in March (West Coast, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Greymouth in March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Greymouth includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Greymouth in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 173 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 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.

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 Greymouth, 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

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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