Mount Cook Village weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Mount Cook Village in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Mount Cook Village generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. March is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Mount Cook Village in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mount Cook Village, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 14 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 Mount Cook Village in March?

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 in March.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

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