Invercargill Weather in March

What's the weather like in Invercargill (Southland) in March 2024?

The climate in Invercargill during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

March is in the fall / autumn in Invercargill and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Invercargill weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Invercargill with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Invercargill

Invercargill average temperature in March

March rainfall

Invercargill average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Invercargill 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 Invercargill in March 2024.

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Invercargill weather stats

Invercargill weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: January 114mm 4.5ins
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