Swim in Wellington in march 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in march?

Average sea temperature in Wellington in march 2025.

In march, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Wellington is:

Minimum: 61°F

Average: 62°F

Maximum: 65°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in march:

  • Outside temperature: 59°F to 65°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.3mph
  • It rains a total of 2.2in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Wellington in march?

No... The water temperature in Wellington in march is cold

Swimming in Wellington in march is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 62°F (minimum: 61°F - maximum: 65°F).

Note also that in march, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 62°F, 2.2in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 83.44 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Wellington in march

March
Average sea temperature 62°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 18mph
Wind temperature 59°F
Precipitation 2.2in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 9.6km
Cloud cover 33%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in march

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in march70°F72°Fpleasant swimming
Christchurch in march60°F62°Fcold swimming
Dunedin in march56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Tauranga in march71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Akaroa in march60°F62°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in march70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Invercargill in march59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in march67°F69°Fcool swimming
Nelson in march64°F66°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in march59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in march70°F72°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in march64°F65°Fcool swimming
Greymouth in march64°F67°Fcool swimming
New Plymouth in march67°F68°Fcool swimming
Picton in march63°F65°Fcool swimming
Timaru in march61°F63°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in march: sea temperature by city

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