Christchurch in March
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
7Rainy days (45 mm)
12:21 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 19:50 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 14°C | 50 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| February | 20°C | 14°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 18°C | 13°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 16°C | 10°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 13°C | 8°C | 50 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 11°C | 6°C | 57 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 10°C | 5°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 11°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 12°C | 7°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 48 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 16°C | 11°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 18°C | 13°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Christchurch in March?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Christchurch?
The best months are February, January, March, December.