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Dunedin weather in March

Long-run climate averages for Dunedin, New Zealand in March, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

March at a glance

In March, Dunedin averages 17°C by day and 9°C at night. The wettest month is usually December.

March in Dunedin averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Dunedin sees roughly 859 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Dunedin forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Dunedin weather by month

what to expect in Dunedin through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Dunedin's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dunedin by season.

Jan
18°
10°
Mild
Feb
18°
10°
Mild
Mar
17°
9°
Mild
Apr
14°
7°
Cool
May
12°
6°
Cool
Jun
10°
4°
Cool
Jul
9°
3°
Cool
Aug
10°
2°
Cool
Sep
12°
4°
Cool
Oct
14°
6°
Cool
Nov
15°
7°
Mild
Dec
16°
9°
Mild
Wettest

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Dunedin, scoring 83/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 81. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Dunedin in March?
Dunedin averages a daytime high of 17°C in March, with overnight lows around 9°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is March a good time to visit Dunedin?
The most comfortable time to visit Dunedin is usually January, February and March, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Dunedin in March?
The wettest month in Dunedin is usually December. Across the year the city sees roughly 859 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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