Wellington · March
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 65°F, low 58°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
65° / 58°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
18 mph
What March feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
06:18
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:40
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Wellington in March
The kit for March in Wellington: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
-2° avg high
+3 rain days
Wellington in February →
March
65°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
+3° avg high
-1 rain days
Wellington in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in March?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in March?+
Average high 65°F, average low 58°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to February (avg high 67°F), March is cooler. Compared to April (avg high 62°F), March is warmer.
Does it rain often in Wellington in March?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in March, on average.