Hokitika — Water Temperature in March

Water Temperature Range

15°C

minimum

18°C

average

21°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAR 1	-10°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAR 2	18°C	18°C	19°C	17°C
MAR 3	18°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
MAR 4	18°C	17°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 5	18°C	17°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 6	18°C	17°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 7	17°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 8	16°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 9	17°C	17°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 10	17°C	17°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 11	18°C	17°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 12	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 13	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 14	17°C	17°C	16°C	17°C
MAR 15	18°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 16	17°C	17°C	16°C	17°C
MAR 17	17°C	18°C	16°C	17°C
MAR 18	17°C	18°C	16°C	17°C
MAR 19	17°C	18°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 20	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 21	17°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 22	17°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAR 23	17°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
MAR 24	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 25	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 26	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
MAR 27	17°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 28	18°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAR 29	18°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 30	18°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAR 31	18°C	17°C	17°C	18°C

March: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

57 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

12 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

18 km/h

Average Humidity

79%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.