The climate in Queenstown during March can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Queenstown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.9°C 78.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Average temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Queenstown with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Queenstown in March 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 94mm 3.7ins |