Canterbury weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Canterbury this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Canterbury in March?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. March in Canterbury generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Mount Cook Village at 13°C to pleasant in Lincoln at 21°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Lincoln and 4°C in Mount Cook Village.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 47 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 210 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Christchurch, marking it as the year's driest month. Meanwhile, Christchurch enjoys close to 191 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canterbury in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canterbury climate page.
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Average weather in Christchurch
In March Christchurch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kaikoura
In March Kaikoura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hanmer Springs
In March Hanmer Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lake Tekapo
In March Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Akaroa
In March Akaroa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is March the best time to visit Canterbury?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Canterbury with overall perfect weather in Christchurch. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Canterbury is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Christchurch. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
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