The weather in March in Dunedin

It's pleasantly warm in March in Dunedin with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? March is a good time to be in Dunedin. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Dunedin, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2019, Dunedin reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Dunedin

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dunedin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Dunedin New York
Average temperature 20°C 11°C
Max. temperature 22°C 14°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 40 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 8 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Dunedin with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Dunedin is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Dunedin, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Dunedin

Temperature in March in Dunedin over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Dunedin, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Dunedin

Total precipitation in March in Dunedin over the years

Daily UV index in March in Dunedin

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Dunedin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Dunedin by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dunedin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.