Queenstown in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Queenstown in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +66°F.
Is Queenstown warm or cold in March?
Queenstown is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Queenstown:
Climate in Queenstown in March
Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+63°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+28°F
+28°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+77°F
+73°F
Rainfall
97 mm
112 mm
94 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
78%
82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
11
13
14
Rainy days
15
16
14
Snowy days
0
0
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 112 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Queenstown in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 150 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Queenstown?
This is the weather in Queenstown in March 2023:
1 March
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+69°F
2 March
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+73°F
3 March
🌧️
+71°F
4 March
🌧️
+59°F
5 March
☀️
+59°F
6 March
☁️
+66°F
7 March
🌧️
+68°F
8 March
🌧️
+71°F
9 March
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+65°F
10 March
☁️
+66°F
11 March
☁️
+66°F
12 March
🌧️
+64°F
13 March
☁️
+58°F
14 March
☁️
+66°F
15 March
☁️
+69°F
16 March
🌧️
+60°F
17 March
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+62°F
18 March
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+64°F
19 March
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+70°F
20 March
🌧️
+61°F
21 March
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+48°F
22 March
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+56°F
23 March
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+64°F
24 March
🌧️
+63°F
25 March
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+66°F
26 March
☁️
+61°F
27 March
🌧️
+61°F
28 March
☁️
+47°F
29 March
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+51°F
30 March
☀️
+59°F
31 March
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+66°F
In March 2023 Queenstown had 3 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Queenstown in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2020 (+58°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in March:
Is March a good time to visit Queenstown?
It’s always a good time to visit Queenstown, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in March?
March has mild temperatures in Queenstown. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Queenstown rainy in March?
Queenstown is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Queenstown in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in New Zealand
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
