Dunedin weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Dunedin as March approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

March in Dunedin generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 143 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 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 Dunedin, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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