Lake Tekapo weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Lake Tekapo in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Lake Tekapo in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 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. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lake Tekapo in March?

For visitors traveling to Lake Tekapo, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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