Swimming in Nelson in march 2025: Average sea temperature in march and tide times in march 2025

Average sea temperature in Nelson in march 2025.

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

Minimum: 63°F

Average: 64°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in march:

  • Outside temperature: 50°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 5.6mph
  • It rains a total of 4.2in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Nelson in march?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Nelson in march is cool

Swimming in march on the beaches of Nelson is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 66°F, it can also be as low as 63°F! Note that the average is 64°F.

Note also that in march, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 59°F, 4.1in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 87.44 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Nelson in march

March
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 63°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 59°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 50°F
Wind speed 9.3mph
Wind temperature 49°F
Precipitation 4.2in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Humidity 88%
Visibility in kilometers 9.33km
Cloud cover 30%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in march 2025

Tide times in march 2025 in Nelson

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
Wellington in march62°F65°Fcold 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
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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