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Tai Tapu weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Tai Tapu in March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Tai Tapu during March, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Tai Tapu in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tai Tapu, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 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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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 Tai Tapu, 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
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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