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Wanaka in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
48/100 · #3
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#2
Sun
#6
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Wanaka · MarchPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 17 | 7 | 12 | 110 | 7.3 | 78 | 2.5 | 62 |
| March (selected) | 15 | 5 | 14 | 118 | 5.5 | 82 | 2.4 | 48 |
| April | 11 | 3 | 15 | 116 | 3.6 | 87 | 2.2 | 34 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (48/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +14 | +2.4 °C | +1.8 °C | -1.9 | -8.3 mm | +1.8 h | -3.9 % | +0.1 m/s |
| April | -14 | -3.6 °C | -2.2 °C | +0.8 | -2.1 mm | -1.9 h | +5 % | -0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in March?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in March?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 118 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
By the climate score, February are the strongest months for Wanaka. March is not among them.