Moana weather in March (West Coast, New Zealand)

Is Moana a good destination in March, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Moana includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. March marks the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Moana in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 173 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Moana. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Moana, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 226 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (43 KM, 26 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 Moana, 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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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