Nelson Weather in March
What's the weather like in Nelson (Nelson) in March 2024?
The climate in Nelson during March can be summarized as mild and damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Nelson and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.7°C 69.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11°C 51.7°F |
| Average temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 108 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.2°C 62.9°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 10.1kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 4th driest month of the year in Nelson with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Nelson
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
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 Nelson in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Nelson weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 77mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 133mm 5.2ins |
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