Queenstown weather in March
Queenstown in March averages 13°C (56°F) and 31 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, March is the fourth warmest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
6–21°C · 43–69°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Queenstown like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Queenstown in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Queenstown is 2.9°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
March in Queenstown is 3.7°C warmer than April and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours 25 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 07:41 and setting about 20:06 local time.
March ends 1 hour 35 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 11 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Queenstown
What to read before you book.
Queenstown weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 50 mm |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 34 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm |
| June | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm |
| July | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 27 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 32 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 38 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Queenstown in March
March climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 13°C (56°F) in March, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 31 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. March averages 13°C (56°F) against 10°C (49°F) in April — 3.7°C warmer.
March is 2.9°C cooler than February, and about as wet.
Yes. March falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 07:41 and sunset about 20:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 35 minutes shorter than it starts.
