Weather in March in The Catlins
Planning a getaway to the Catlins this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Catlins in March?
The Catlins is a region in New Zealand. March in the Catlins generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Owaka.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kaka Point with an average of 75 mm to moderate rainfall in Waikawa with 97 mm.Average sunshine
Owaka enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in the Catlins for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Catlins climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 3 most popular destinations in the Catlins?
Owaka
In March Owaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kaka Point
In March Kaka Point generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Waikawa
In March Waikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit the Catlins?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Catlins with overall tolerable weather in Owaka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Owaka. In contrast, July tends to have poor weather conditions.
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