Timaru weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Timaru during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Timaru typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Timaru in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Timaru, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Timaru in March?

For visitors traveling to Timaru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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