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

In March, Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.

Kaikōura vs Queenstown in March

Kaikōura is the better pick in March — 80 vs 17 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Queenstown — March climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Kaikōura	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	17/100 (F)
Feels-like high	21°C	20°C
Avg high / low	20° / 12°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	69 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	9	11
Humidity	77%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	17	17

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

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Kaikōura vs Queenstown in March — FAQ

Is March better in Kaikōura or Queenstown?: Kaikōura is the better pick in March — 80 vs 17 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Queenstown in March?: In March, Kaikōura averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 91 mm.