Christchurch weather in March
March in Christchurch: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Christchurch · #53 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Christchurch climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 19 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Christchurch in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Christchurch?
- March in Christchurch: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Christchurch on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Christchurch in March?
- In March, Christchurch averages a daily high of 20°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 48.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Christchurch in March?
- Christchurch has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 19 in March.