Omarama weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Omarama during March? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Omarama includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Omarama in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Omarama, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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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 Omarama, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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