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

In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.

Christchurch vs Queenstown in March

Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 17 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Queenstown — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	17/100 (F)
Feels-like high	20°C	20°C
Avg high / low	21° / 10°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	49 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	74%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	19	17

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

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Christchurch vs Queenstown in March — FAQ

Is March better in Christchurch or Queenstown?: Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 17 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Queenstown in March?: In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.