Te Anau

Fiordland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fiordland, New Zealand in March.

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Considering a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Fiordland in March

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in Fiordland generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Te Anau.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fiordland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 164 mm (6.5 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fiordland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fiordland

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Fiordland, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Fiordland (March)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (March)

Te Anau

In March Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In March Manapouri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Manapouri 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Fiordland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in March?

In March, Fiordland, New Zealand generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Te Anau sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in March?

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Fiordland, New Zealand, with Te Anau averaging around 164 mm (6.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

In our view, March is one of the best times to travel to Fiordland, New Zealand, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Te Anau.

On average, the best time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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