Wanaka weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Wanaka this March? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Wanaka includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Wanaka in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Wanaka, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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