Picton weather in March (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Picton this March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During March, Picton is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Picton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Picton.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Picton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (60 KM, 37 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 Picton, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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