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Lower Shotover weather in March (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Lower Shotover in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Lower Shotover typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Lower Shotover in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

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

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

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather 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 Lower Shotover 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
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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