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Lake Hayes weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the March weather in Lake Hayes compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Lake Hayes usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Lake Hayes in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Hayes, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (14 KM, 9 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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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