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Wellington Weather in March

Wellington in March sees low daytime temperatures of 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows of -4°C (25°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 76 mm (3 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Wellington in March

Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days, totalling around 76 mm (3 in) for the month. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Wellington in March

March in Wellington sees highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F) overnight. It stays very cold throughout much of the day, so warm winter clothing is essential. With overnight lows of -4°C (25°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

March in Wellington can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Wellington Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Best Places in Canada in March

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Wellington in March

Cold weather calls for smart layering in March. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.

What To Do in Wellington in March

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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