Te Anau Weather in March

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

The climate in Te Anau during March can be summarized as mild and wet.

March is in the fall / autumn in Te Anau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Te Anau weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Nightly temperature 7.4°C 45.2°F
Average temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 167 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Te Anau with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Te Anau

Te Anau average temperature in March

March rainfall

Te Anau average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Te Anau 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 Te Anau in March 2024.

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Te Anau weather stats

Te Anau weather statistics
Hottest month: February 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: February 6.8hrs
Coldest month: July 7.6°C 45.7°F
Wettest month: January 169mm 6.7ins
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