Arrowtown weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Arrowtown in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

March in Arrowtown generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Arrowtown in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 187 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Arrowtown, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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