Balclutha weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Balclutha this March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Balclutha usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Balclutha in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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 Balclutha. February, March and December 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 Balclutha climate page with graphs.

 

Balclutha, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 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?

For visitors traveling to Balclutha, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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