Dunedin weather in March (New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Dunedin look like in March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In March, Dunedin tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 143 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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