Wellington Weather in March

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Wellington weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Average temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 17.3°C 63.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Wellington with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Wellington

Wellington average temperature in March

March rainfall

Wellington average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Wellington 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 Wellington in March 2024.

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Wellington weather stats

Wellington weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.2°C 68.4°F
Driest month: February 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 10.9°C 51.6°F
Wettest month: July 144mm 5.7ins
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