Wanaka Weather in March
What's the weather like in Wanaka (Otago) in March 2024?
The climate in Wanaka during March can be summarized as mild and damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Wanaka 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.
| Daytime temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.2°C 44.9°F |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 104 mm 4.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.9°C 60.7°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wanaka with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Wanaka
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 Wanaka in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Wanaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 115mm 4.5ins |
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