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

In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 87 mm.

Christchurch vs Wānaka in March

Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 16 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.

Christchurch vs Wānaka — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Christchurch	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	16/100 (F)
Feels-like high	20°C	17°C
Avg high / low	21° / 10°	18° / 10°
Rainfall	49 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	74%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	19	16

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

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Christchurch vs Wānaka in March — FAQ

Is March better in Christchurch or Wānaka?: Christchurch is the better pick in March — 87 vs 16 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Christchurch is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Wānaka is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Wānaka in March?: In March, Christchurch averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 18°C high / 10°C low with about 87 mm.