Dunedin Weather in March

What's the weather like in Dunedin (Otago) in March 2024?

The climate in Dunedin during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in Dunedin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Dunedin weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.1°F
Average temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 13.2°C 55.7°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average March is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Dunedin

Dunedin average temperature in March

March rainfall

Dunedin average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Dunedin average rain in March

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 Dunedin in March 2024.

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Dunedin weather stats

Dunedin weather statistics
Hottest month: January 17.7°C 63.9°F
Driest month: September 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 5.9hrs
Coldest month: July 9°C 48.2°F
Wettest month: January 68mm 2.7ins
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