Wānaka weather in March
March in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Wānaka · #601 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wānaka climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 16 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wānaka in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Wānaka?
- March in Wānaka: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Wānaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Wānaka in March?
- In March, Wānaka averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 95.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wānaka in March?
- Wānaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 16 in March.