Glenorchy weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Glenorchy during March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Glenorchy typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Glenorchy in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Glenorchy in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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