Temperatures in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Wellington with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wellington 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 Wellington with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 21°C, with nights close to 14°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 Wellington will be around 21°C, with nights close to 15°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Wellington is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Wellington. 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.
Wellington in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
86 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 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 Wellington?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Wellington. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Wellington in March
With 29°C, Wellington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Wellington, 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.
Weather experiences in March in Wellington
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Daily Precipitation in March in Wellington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Wellington, 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 8 days of rain in Wellington.
Daily UV Index in March in Wellington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Wellington, 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 Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Wellington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Wellington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Wellington, 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 Wellington
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Wellington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in Wellington
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Although there were sunny days, there were also heavy clouds and showers. The temperature was generally comfortable around 18 degrees Celsius, although the wind could feel quite chilly at times.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Wellington by Month
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