Nelson weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Nelson in March?
In March, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nelson.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Day | 21° | 19° | 16° |
| Night | 14° | 12° | 10° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° | 17° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 26 min07:23 – 19:50
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %3 %
- Seaweight 25 %27 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nelson in March: quick answers
Is Nelson hot in March?
No. In March, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Nelson in March?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in March the sea averages just 18.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Nelson in March?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences