What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in March?

In March, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in March

Kaikōura is the better pick in March — 80 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	21°C
Avg high / low	17° / 11°	20° / 12°
Rainfall	310 mm	69 mm
Rainy days	16	9
Humidity	85%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	27	17

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

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Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in March — FAQ

Is March better in Franz Josef or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in March — 80 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in March?: In March, Franz Josef averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 310 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm.