Cromwell weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Cromwell? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Cromwell generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Cromwell in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cromwell, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Cromwell in March?

For visitors traveling to Cromwell, 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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