Dunedin weather in March (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Dunedin in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Dunedin generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Dunedin in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Dunedin. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Dunedin in March?

For visitors traveling to Dunedin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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