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Weather in West Coast for March 2026

Your guide to West Coast weather in March - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in West Coast during March is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to West Coast snow forecast for March 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in West Coast predicts a temperature of 13.1 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in West Coast at the beginning of March is 11.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 6.4 °C by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • West Coast experiences moderate rainfall in March, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 139.8 mm.

Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

West Coast Weather March

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

What’s the Weather Like in West Coast This March?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across West Coast’s cities this March.
OvercastFranz Josef8 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleHaast17 °C / 10 °CPatchy rain possibleGreymouth17 °C / 11 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during March in West Coast

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in West Coast day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 2.7 mm 1.8 cm
2 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 6° /0° 4.1 mm 0.3 cm
3 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /4° 22.7 mm 0 cm
4 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
6 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
7 Mar. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 16° /6° 27.4 mm 0 cm
8 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
9 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 2.2 mm 0 cm
11 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
12 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 2.9 mm 0 cm
13 Mar. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /3° 17.6 mm 0 cm
14 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
15 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /-2° 3.6 mm 0 cm
16 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
17 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /-1° 38.8 mm 2.5 cm
19 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
20 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 8° /3° 7 mm 0 cm
24 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Mar. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /0° 9.2 mm 0 cm
28 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for West Coast 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 West Coast forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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West Coast in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in West Coast during March?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in West Coast during March?

Significant rainfall exceeding 139.8 mm is expected in West Coast during March, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in West Coast in March 2026?

West Coast typically sees 2.5 cm of snowfall during March.

What are the typical wind conditions in West Coast during March?

The average wind speed in West Coast during March is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

West Coast snow forecast March 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover West Coast’s snowy potential this March ❄️
On average, West Coast sees 1 snowy days during March, with approximately 2.5 cm of total snowfall.

March rainfall patterns in West Coast

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for West Coasts March weather 💧
Typically, West Coast has 10 rainy days in March with a total of 139.8 mm of rainfall.
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