Alexandra weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Alexandra? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Alexandra in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alexandra, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Alexandra in March?

For visitors traveling to Alexandra, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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