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Oamaru weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Oamaru during March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Oamaru typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Oamaru in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oamaru, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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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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 Oamaru, 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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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