Rai Valley weather in March (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Is March a good time to explore Rai Valley weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Rai Valley is usually perfect in March, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in March. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Rai Valley in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Rai Valley. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rai Valley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 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 Rai Valley, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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