What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in March?

In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura in March

Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Kaikōura — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	20°C	21°C
Avg high / low	21° / 10°	20° / 12°
Rainfall	49 mm	69 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	19	17

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

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Christchurch vs Kaikōura in March — FAQ

Is March better in Christchurch or Kaikōura?: Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Kaikōura in March?: In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm.