Picton Weather in March

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

The climate in Picton during March can be summarized as mild and damp.

March is in the fall / autumn in Picton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Picton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Nightly temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Average temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 114 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.3°C 63.2°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Picton with around 114mm 4.5 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Picton

Picton average temperature in March

March rainfall

Picton average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Picton 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 Picton in March 2024.

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Picton weather stats

Picton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22°C 71.6°F
Driest month: February 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 11.1°C 52°F
Wettest month: August 159mm 6.3ins
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