Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Nelson with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nelson in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Nelson with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Nelson will be around 22°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Nelson. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nelson in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
36 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Nelson?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Nelson. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nelson in March
With 40°C, Nelson hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Nelson, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Nelson
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Nelson, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Nelson.
Daily UV Index in March in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Nelson, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Nelson, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Nelson, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Nelson
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nelson. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nelson by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nelson. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
