Weather in March in Canterbury
Planning a trip to Canterbury this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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 mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild 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.For a closer look at conditions across Canterbury, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Christchurch usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Christchurch usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Canterbury's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canterbury climate page.
Where to go in Canterbury in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Canterbury's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canterbury.
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