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Weather in March in Nelson Region

Planning a getaway to Nelson Region 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 Nelson Region in March?

Nelson Region is a region in New Zealand. March in Nelson Region generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Nelson.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 99 mm in Nelson.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Nelson enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Nelson Region for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nelson Region climate page.

Where to go in Nelson Region in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nelson Region 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 2 most popular destinations in Nelson Region?

Nelson

In March Nelson 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.

Nelson
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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21°C 
14°C 
235 hours 
90 mm 
7 days 
20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
99 mm 
10 days 
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17°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
115 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Nelson

Hira

In March Hira 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.

Hira
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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22°C 
14°C 
235 hours 
87 mm 
7 days 
20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
96 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
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17°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
113 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Hira

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Is March the best time to visit Nelson Region?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Nelson Region. Typically, the climate in Nelson is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Nelson. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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