Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Oamaru, New Zealand in March
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oamaru, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March19°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March56mm average rain
March is close to Oamaru's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March4.7 hours average sun
March sits close to Oamaru's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March14°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March34 weather score
March sits close to Oamaru's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.