Weather in New Zealand for March 2025
In general, the average temperature in New Zealand at the beginning of March is 20.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 18.6 °C by the end of March.
The climate of New Zealand in March is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 53 mm of precipitation.
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New Zealand in March average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  20° | 2  24° | |||||
| 3  23° | 4 19° | 5  18° | 6 21° | 7 20° | 8 20° | 9 21° |
| 10  20° | 11  22° | 12  21° | 13 17° | 14 20° | 15 19° | 16 18° |
| 17 19° | 18 16° | 19 17° | 20 19° | 21 18° | 22 18° | 23 19° |
| 24 18° | 25 20° | 26 19° | 27 21° | 28 18° | 29 17° | 30 17° |
| 31 18° |
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Temperatures trend during March in New Zealand
March weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar. | Moderate rain at times | 20° /11° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /13° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 23° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /10° | 2.2 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Mar. | Cloudy | 18° /9° | 10.9 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /9° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Mar. | Cloudy | 20° /10° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Mar. | Cloudy | 20° /10° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Mar. | Heavy rain at times | 20° /10° | 2 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Mar. | Overcast | 22° /11° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Mar. | Sunny | 21° /11° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 8.9 mm | 5 | |
| 14 Mar. | Sunny | 20° /9° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 2.8 mm | 5 | |
| 16 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 18° /9° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 17 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 19° /9° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 16° /8° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Mar. | Sunny | 17° /8° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 20 Mar. | Cloudy | 19° /9° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Mar. | Cloudy | 18° /10° | 6.5 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Mar. | Overcast | 18° /10° | 2.3 mm | 5 | |
| 23 Mar. | Sunny | 19° /10° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /10° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 20° /10° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Mar. | Sunny | 19° /10° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Mar. | Overcast | 21° /10° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 28 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 4.1 mm | 5 | |
| 29 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 17° /8° | 5 mm | 5 | |
| 30 Mar. | Overcast | 17° /9° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 31 Mar. | Overcast | 18° /9° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
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Guide for New Zealand in March
In New Zealand, March marks the transition from summer to autumn, bringing varied weather conditions across the country.
At the beginning of the month, the North Island typically experiences warm temperatures with occasional showers, while the South Island may still have remnants of summer with sunny days and cooler nights.
In the North Island, cities like Auckland and Wellington can expect temperatures around 20° at the start of March, with occasional rain showers. Meanwhile, the South Island's Christchurch and Queenstown may see temperatures around 18° with more stable weather.
As the month progresses, the weather in New Zealand begins to shift towards autumn. By the end of March, the North Island experiences milder temperatures around 18° with more frequent rainfall, while the South Island sees cooler temperatures around 15° as autumn sets in.
In Auckland and Wellington, the end of March brings more overcast days and increased precipitation, while Christchurch and Queenstown may experience cooler temperatures and the first signs of autumn foliage.
Overall, March in New Zealand offers a mix of late summer warmth and early autumn coolness, making it an ideal time to explore the diverse landscapes and outdoor activities that the country has to offer.
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