Dunedin — Water Temperature in March

Water Temperature Range

12°C

minimum

14°C

average

18°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for March

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAR 1	15°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 2	15°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 3	14°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 4	14°C	17°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 5	15°C	17°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 6	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 7	14°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 8	15°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 9	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 10	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 11	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 12	14°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 13	14°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 14	14°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 15	14°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 16	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 17	14°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 18	14°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 19	14°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 20	14°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 21	14°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 22	14°C	14°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 23	15°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 24	15°C	16°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 25	15°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 26	15°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 27	15°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 28	15°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAR 29	15°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 30	-	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAR 31	-	15°C	14°C	13°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Dunedin in March

Average Day Air Temperature

20°C

Average Night Air Temperature

8°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

86 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

12 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.