Wairau Valley weather in March (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Wairau Valley? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Wairau Valley generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Wairau Valley in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wairau Valley, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 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.

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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 Wairau Valley in March?

For visitors traveling to Wairau Valley, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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