Wellington Weather in March
New Zealand · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (64°F)
Avg low14°C (57°F)
Rainfall70 mm (2.8 in)
RatingExcellent 8.7/10
Expect mild days in Wellington in March: the average high is 18°C (64°F) and the average low is 14°C (57°F). March is autumn (fall) in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Wellington?
March is a good time to visit Wellington (8.7/10), though January and February are even better.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (64°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.5 km/h |
| vs February | 1°C cooler than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Wellington in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Wellington weather in other months
Jan19°C / 15°C51 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 15°C67 mmExcellentMar18°C / 14°C70 mmExcellentApr16°C / 13°C74 mmGoodMay14°C / 11°C87 mmGoodJun12°C / 9°C92 mmFairJul11°C / 9°C98 mmFairAug12°C / 9°C93 mmFairSep13°C / 9°C78 mmFairOct14°C / 10°C77 mmGoodNov15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodDec17°C / 13°C78 mmGood
← FebruaryBest time to visit WellingtonApril →
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