Methven weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is March a good time to explore Methven weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

March in Methven generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Methven in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 191 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Methven, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 191 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 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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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Methven, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Methven.

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