Punakaiki weather in March (West Coast, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Punakaiki in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of March in Punakaiki typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Punakaiki in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, 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 Punakaiki climate page with graphs.

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 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 Punakaiki, 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

6/10

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