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Manapouri weather in March (Southland, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Manapouri look like in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Manapouri includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Manapouri in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

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

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

 

Manapouri, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 162 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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?

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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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