Reefton weather in March (West Coast, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Reefton? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Reefton generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. March is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Reefton in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reefton, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Reefton in March?

For visitors traveling to Reefton, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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