Southland weather in March
Planning a getaway to Southland 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 Southland in March?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. March in Southland generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C in Te Anau to 18°C in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Invercargill and 6°C in Te Anau.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 93 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 164 mm.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Southland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southland's yearly weather, check out our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In March Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Invercargill
In March Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In March Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In March Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Garston
In March Garston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is March the best time to visit Southland?
In our opinion, March is one of the best times to visit Southland, 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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