Temperature in Southland in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Southland, New Zealand this March.

Southland, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in March, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Southland, New Zealand in March?

Explore the map below to discover average March temperatures at the top destinations in Southland. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Southland in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Southland temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Southland, New Zealand in March?

Te Anau averages a daytime high of 15°C (59°F) in March, which is moderate for Southland, New Zealand.

How cold does it get at night in Southland, New Zealand in March?

Nighttime temperatures in Te Anau typically drop to around 6°C (43°F) in March.

What is the warmest city in March in Southland, New Zealand?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Invercargill clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 18°C (64°F), and evenings that remain near 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in March in Southland, New Zealand?

Our database indicates that in March, Te Anau is the city with the coolest temperatures in Southland, New Zealand. You can expect daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows close to 6°C (43°F).

What is the water temperature in March?

The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Invercargill this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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