Windwhistle weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Windwhistle? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Windwhistle typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Windwhistle in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time to visit Windwhistle. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Windwhistle, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 191 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Windwhistle, 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 in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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