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Southland Weather in March

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Are you planning a trip a to Southland, New Zealand in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Southland in March

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. March in Southland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Te Anau to 18°C (64°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Invercargill and 6°C (43°F) in Te Anau.

For a closer look at conditions across Southland, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Explore Southland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southland — 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 Southland in March

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (March)

Precipitation variation in Southland (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 →

Invercargill

In March Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
141 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In March Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
141 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In March Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
141 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In March Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
187 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Invercargill 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Half-moon Bay 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Gore 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Garston 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Manapouri 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Southland weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Southland, New Zealand typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Southland, 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 Southland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Southland, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, March is one of the best times to visit Southland, New Zealand, but the weather is often unpleasant in Te Anau.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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