What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in March?

In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in March

Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.

Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Aoraki Mount Cook	🇳🇿 Christchurch
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	20°C
Avg high / low	17° / 9°	21° / 10°
Rainfall	223 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	14	8
Humidity	86%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	18	19

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in March — FAQ

Is March better in Aoraki Mount Cook or Christchurch?: Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Aoraki Mount Cook is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Aoraki Mount Cook vs Christchurch in March?: In March, Aoraki Mount Cook averages 17°C high / 9°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm.