Peel Forest weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Peel Forest as March approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Peel Forest tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Peel Forest in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Peel Forest. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peel Forest, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 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 Peel Forest, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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