Cromwell weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cromwell during March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Cromwell typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Cromwell in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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