Weather in March in Otago
Planning a trip to Otago this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Otago in March?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. March in Otago generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Glenorchy at 14°C to pleasant in Waitati at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Waitati and 5°C in Glenorchy.For specific regional insights in Otago, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herbert with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 200 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 187 hours of sunlight expected in Queenstown. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Otago climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Otago's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Otago?
Queenstown
In March Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wanaka
In March Wanaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oamaru
In March Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cromwell
In March Cromwell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Alexandra
In March Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is March the best time to visit Otago?
In our opinion, March is one of the best times to visit Otago, but the weather is often unpleasant in Queenstown.
On average, the best time to visit Otago is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Otago.
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