Geraldine weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Geraldine in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Geraldine the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Geraldine in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Geraldine climate page with graphs.

 

Geraldine, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Timaru, New Zealand (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Geraldine in March?

For visitors traveling to Geraldine, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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