Balclutha Weather in March
What's the weather like in Balclutha (Otago) in March 2024?
The climate in Balclutha during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
March is in the fall / autumn in Balclutha and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 64 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balclutha with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Balclutha
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balclutha in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Balclutha weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 44mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 69mm 2.7ins |
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