Waikanae weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Waikanae during March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Waikanae typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Waikanae in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Waikanae, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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

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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 Waikanae in March?

For visitors traveling to Waikanae, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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