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Weather in New Zealand for March 2026

Your guide to New Zealand weather in March - trends and predictions

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • New Zealand typically experiences moderate snowfall in March, with an average of 7 snowy days.
    According to New Zealand snow forecast for March 2026, 6 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Saturday, 14 March.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, March 2026 in New Zealand is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.7 °C.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in New Zealand with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in New Zealand at the beginning of March is 0.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to remain steady, reaching an average of 0.3 °C by the end of March.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
7
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
26 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

New Zealand Weather March

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February
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
2°
2
Overcast
-3°
3
Cloudy
-4°
4
Partly cloudy
0°
5
Patchy rain possible
0°
6
Moderate rain at times
2°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
8
Light freezing rain
1°
9
Cloudy
1°
10
Cloudy
2°
11
Overcast
1°
12
Overcast
4°
13
Cloudy
0°
14
Weather Alert Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
15
Weather Alert Patchy moderate snow
-2°
16
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
17
Heavy rain
11°
18
Patchy moderate snow
-4°
19
Patchy moderate snow
-4°
20
Overcast
1°
21
Moderate snow
1°
22
Blowing snow
-4°
23
Blowing snow
-4°
24
Blowing snow
-2°
25
Blowing snow
-2°
26
Blowing snow
-4°
27
Partly cloudy
-4°
28
Patchy rain possible
4°
29
Overcast
0°
30
Overcast
2°
31
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
6°

Temperatures trend during March in New Zealand

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in New Zealand day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
2 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-13° 1.5 mm 0 cm
3 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-8° 7.8 mm 5.5 cm
5 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 0° /-7° 1.9 mm 0 cm
6 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 2° /-8° 2.8 mm 0 cm
7 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /-5° 13.6 mm 0 cm
8 Mar. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-3° 21.2 mm 0 cm
9 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
11 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 4.5 mm 3.2 cm
12 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-4° 5.8 mm 0.5 cm
13 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Mar. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-4° 5 mm 1.7 cm
15 Mar. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -2° /-5° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
16 Mar. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-4° 7.8 mm 0 cm
17 Mar. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /4° 28.8 mm 0 cm
18 Mar. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -4° /-6° 0.7 mm 0.3 cm
19 Mar. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -4° /-8° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
20 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Mar. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-2° 1.6 mm 0.9 cm
22 Mar. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -4° /-5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
23 Mar. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -4° /-7° 0.5 mm 0 cm
24 Mar. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -2° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
25 Mar. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -2° /-3° 0.7 mm 0 cm
26 Mar. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -4° /-4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
27 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
29 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 1.5 mm 1.1 cm
31 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 6° /-1° 58.9 mm 26.1 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Zealand in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Zealand forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Zealand in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Zealand during March?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in New Zealand during March?

Significant rainfall exceeding 174.2 mm is expected in New Zealand during March, occurring over more than 8 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in New Zealand in March 2026?

New Zealand experiences an average snowfall of 60.9 cm during March, occurring over 7 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in New Zealand during March?

The average wind speed in New Zealand during March is 26 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

New Zealand snow forecast March 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover New Zealand’s snowy potential this March ❄️
On average, New Zealand sees 7 snowy days during March, with approximately 60.9 cm of total snowfall.

March rainfall patterns in New Zealand

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for New Zealands March weather 💧
Typically, New Zealand has 8 rainy days in March with a total of 174.2 mm of rainfall.

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