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

What can you expect from the weather in Rai Valley during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Rai Valley the weather in March is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Rai Valley in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 230 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in March and which places have the best weather 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 Rai Valley in March?

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 in March.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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