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Lyttelton weather in March (New Zealand)

How does the March weather in Lyttelton compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For March, the weather in Lyttelton is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 191 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Lyttelton.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Lyttelton. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Lyttelton, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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

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In March generally
perfect weather
with pleasant temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lyttelton, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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