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Te Anau weather in March (Southland, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Te Anau in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Te Anau typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Te Anau in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Te Anau. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Te Anau climate page with graphs.

 

Te Anau, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in Te Anau in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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