Portobello weather in March (Otago, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Portobello usually fare in March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Portobello includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Portobello in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 143 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Portobello, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (37 KM, 23 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Portobello, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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