Waikanae weather in March (Wellington, New Zealand)

Is March a good time to explore Waikanae weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During March, Waikanae usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Waikanae in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 189 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Waikanae.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.