Franz Josef / Waiau in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in march 2026
The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
tolerable weather 243.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
22%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
30%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
31%
13%
9%
Weather at 3am
41°F
30%
17%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Franz Josef / Waiau in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Franz Josef / Waiau in march.
The climate of Franz Josef / Waiau in march is tolerable
the weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in march is wet (with 9.4in of precipitation over 7 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 9.4in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cool there march, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Franz Josef / Waiau is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Franz Josef / Waiau in the month of march with a maximum record of 74°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of time.
On this month of march, day length in Franz Josef / Waiau is generally 12:24. The sun rises at 07:36 and sets at 20:00.
With proper weather, march is okay (but not the best) to go there in New Zealand.
March: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in march, there are destinations with better weather than Franz Josef / Waiau:
In march, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rotorua, Wellington and Tauranga have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Franz Josef / Waiau in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 10.7in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 243.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in march 2025:
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 43°F
34°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 50°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
34°F to 47°F
31°F to 41°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in march
Cities near Franz Josef / Waiau:
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in march | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in march | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in march | tolerable weather |
| Lake Ohau in march | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in march | tolerable weather |
| Haast in march | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in march | good weather |
| Ashburton in march | good weather |
| Timaru in march | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in march | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in march | tolerable weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in march | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
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Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau in march:
Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Franz Josef / Waiau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Franz Josef / Waiau.