Bluff weather in March (New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Bluff this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Bluff typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Bluff in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Bluff, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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 Bluff, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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