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Weather in March in The Marlborough Sounds

Planning a getaway to the Marlborough Sounds 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 Marlborough Sounds in March?

The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. March in the Marlborough Sounds generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Endeavour Inlet to 21°C in Havelock. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Havelock and 14°C in Endeavour Inlet.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Wairau Valley with 92 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Picton.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Picton enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at March's conditions in the Marlborough Sounds, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Marlborough Sounds's yearly weather, check out our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.

Where to go in the Marlborough Sounds in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Marlborough Sounds on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?

Picton

In March Picton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Picton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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22°C 
14°C 
235 hours 
62 mm 
7 days 
20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
61 mm 
9 days 
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18°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
79 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Picton

Blenheim

In March Blenheim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Blenheim
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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22°C 
13°C 
235 hours 
63 mm 
5 days 
20°C 
11°C 
230 hours 
60 mm 
8 days 
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18°C 
9°C 
195 hours 
75 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Blenheim

Anakiwa

In March Anakiwa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Anakiwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
22°C 
13°C 
235 hours 
68 mm 
6 days 
20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
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18°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Anakiwa

Renwick

In March Renwick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Renwick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
22°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
71 mm 
5 days 
21°C 
10°C 
230 hours 
70 mm 
7 days 
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18°C 
8°C 
195 hours 
84 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Renwick

Havelock

In March Havelock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Havelock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
76 mm 
6 days 
21°C 
10°C 
230 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
April   >> April
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18°C 
8°C 
195 hours 
94 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Havelock

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.

Is March the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit the Marlborough Sounds with overall perfect weather in Picton. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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