Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Wānaka
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
68°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.7 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 51°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
4 mphMarch Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain18%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday63°F
Rain19%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon65°F
Rain18%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening62°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 55 | 3.9 | 11 | 11.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 73 | 55 | 3.1 | 9 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 3.1 | 10 | 9.7 | 75 |
| Apr | 63 | 47 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.8 | 80 |
| May | 56 | 42 | 3.9 | 12 | 5.7 | 86 |
| Jun | 48 | 38 | 3.6 | 12 | 5.2 | 90 |
| Jul | 46 | 35 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.4 | 91 |
| Aug | 50 | 37 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.0 | 87 |
| Sep | 54 | 40 | 7.5 | 17 | 8.9 | 80 |
| Oct | 59 | 44 | 6.2 | 15 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Nov | 66 | 49 | 4.0 | 13 | 11.7 | 73 |
| Dec | 69 | 54 | 4.2 | 16 | 12.1 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology