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New ZealandThe weather in March in Wanaka
It's pleasantly warm in March in Wanaka with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 9°C.
Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Wanaka. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Wanaka, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2016, Wanaka reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in March for Wanaka
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wanaka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Wanaka | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 46 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Wanaka with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Wanaka is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Wanaka, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Wanaka
Temperature in March in Wanaka over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Wanaka, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Wanaka
Total precipitation in March in Wanaka over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Wanaka
Snowfall in March in Wanaka per year
Daily UV index in March in Wanaka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Wanaka, 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.
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Average weather in Wanaka by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wanaka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.