Fairlie weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Fairlie as March approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Fairlie typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Fairlie in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 169 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Fairlie. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fairlie, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (46 KM, 29 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 Fairlie, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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