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West Melton weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in West Melton for March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in West Melton is usually perfect in March, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

West Melton in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 West Melton climate page with graphs.

 

West Melton, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 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 West Melton, 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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