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Weather in Otago for March 2026

Your guide to Otago weather in March - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Otago at the beginning of March is 17.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 16.4 °C by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Otago in March is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 575 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Otago Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
20°
2
Patchy rain possible
20°
3
Heavy rain at times
20°
4
Patchy rain possible
14°
5
Sunny
15°
6
Partly cloudy
18°
7
Patchy rain possible
16°
8
Partly cloudy
18°
9
Partly cloudy
19°
10
Heavy rain at times
19°
11
Cloudy
18°
12
Patchy rain possible
16°
13
Sunny
18°
14
Sunny
18°
15
Patchy rain possible
16°
16
Patchy rain possible
16°
17
Patchy rain possible
16°
18
Patchy rain possible
15°
19
Sunny
18°
20
Sunny
19°
21
Partly cloudy
17°
22
Sunny
18°
23
Partly cloudy
19°
24
Patchy rain possible
17°
25
Cloudy
17°
26
Cloudy
16°
27
Heavy rain at times
16°
28
Patchy rain possible
15°
29
Patchy rain possible
16°
30
Patchy rain possible
17°
31
Overcast
18°

What’s the Weather Like in Otago This March?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Otago’s cities this March.
Patchy rain possibleQueenstown21 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleDunedin14 °C / 11 °CPatchy rain possibleWanaka13 °C / 5 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during March in Otago

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in Otago day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
2 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /9° 1.1 mm 0 cm
3 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 20° /7° 2.9 mm 0 cm
4 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 6.5 mm 0 cm
5 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /4° 11 mm 0 cm
6 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /3° 3.5 mm 0 cm
8 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /5° 2.8 mm 0 cm
9 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /6° 12.6 mm 0 cm
10 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 19° /6° 1.7 mm 0 cm
11 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 18° /6° 2.7 mm 0 cm
12 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 3.7 mm 0 cm
13 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /5° 5.7 mm 0 cm
14 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
15 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 4 mm 0 cm
16 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 2.6 mm 0 cm
17 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 13.5 mm 0 cm
18 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /3° 3.6 mm 0 cm
19 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
20 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /6° 4.4 mm 0 cm
21 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /5° 11.3 mm 0 cm
22 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
24 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 0.8 mm 0 cm
25 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /5° 6.8 mm 0 cm
26 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /5° 5.5 mm 0 cm
28 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /4° 5.4 mm 1 cm
29 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
30 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 0.5 mm 0 cm
31 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 18° /6° 0.3 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Otago in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Otago forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Otago in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Otago during March?
During March, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 21° and lows near 1°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Otago during March?
Significant rainfall exceeding 575 mm is expected in Otago during March, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Otago in March 2026?
Otago typically sees 5.1 cm of snowfall during March.
What are the typical wind conditions in Otago during March?
The average wind speed in Otago during March is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Otago snow forecast March 2026

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March rainfall patterns in Otago

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