Christchurch in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in march 2025
The weather in Christchurch in the month of march comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
28%
12%
8%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
26%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
24%
15%
8%
Weather at 3am
54°F
46%
22%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in march.
The climate of Christchurch in march is good
The weather in march in Christchurch is relatively dry (with 1.8in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate enjoyable in this city march. The high seasonal norm is 68°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Christchurch is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Christchurch in march with a maximum record of 85°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 21 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 68% of the month.
On average, in Christchurch, the days of march last 12:25. The sun rises at 07:26 and sunset is at 19:51.
With a good climate, this month is advisable to go in that area in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in march
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in march 2024:
54°F to 70°F
59°F to 79°F
56°F to 63°F
65°F to 70°F
45°F to 61°F
43°F to 63°F
52°F to 77°F
56°F to 59°F
47°F to 63°F
49°F to 68°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
49°F to 68°F
45°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
59°F to 70°F
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
40°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
45°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in march
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in march | good weather |
| Ashburton in march | good weather |
| Timaru in march | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in march | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in march | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in march | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in march | good weather |
| Nelson Lakes in march | good weather |
| Lake Tekapo in march | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in march | tolerable weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in march | tolerable weather |
| Westport in march | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in march:
Weather data for Christchurch for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Christchurch.