Blenheim Weather in March

What's the weather like in Blenheim (Marlborough) in March 2024?

The climate in Blenheim during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in Blenheim and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Blenheim weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Average temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 17.2°C 62.9°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Blenheim with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Blenheim

Blenheim average temperature in March

March rainfall

Blenheim average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Blenheim average rain in March

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 Blenheim in March 2024.

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Blenheim weather stats

Blenheim weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 11.2°C 52.2°F
Wettest month: August 95mm 3.7ins
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