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Mount Cook Village Weather in March

Mount Cook Village in March sees moderate daytime temperatures of 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows of 4°C (39°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 210 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Mount Cook Village in March

Mount Cook Village is in the rainy season in March, with rain on around 14 days and an average of 210 mm (8.3 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Mount Cook Village in March

March in Mount Cook Village sees highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) overnight. The month of March belongs to the summer season. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

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Mount Cook Village Temperature in March

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
210 mm (8.3 in)
Rainy days
14 days

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Mount Cook Village in March

Pack for changing conditions in Mount Cook Village in March. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!

What To Do in Mount Cook Village in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Barbeque
    4/10
  • Camping
    3/10

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