West Coast weather in March
Are you planning a trip to West Coast in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Coast in March?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. March in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Franz Josef at 15°C to pleasant in Greymouth at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Greymouth and 8°C in Franz Josef.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 172 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 329 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 173 hours of sunlight anticipated in Greymouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in West Coast for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Coast climate page.
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Popular destinations in West Coast
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Average weather in Greymouth
In March Greymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Franz Josef
In March Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hokitika
In March Hokitika generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fox Glacier
In March Fox Glacier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Westport
In March Westport generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy 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 West Coast, in New Zealand.
Is March the best time to visit West Coast?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Greymouth, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Greymouth. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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