Weather in Christchurch for March 2025
In general, the average temperature in Christchurch at the beginning of March is 20.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 17 °C by the end of March.
With an average of 5 rainy days, Christchurch experiences minimal rainfall in March, ensuring that most days remain pleasantly dry.
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Christchurch in March average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 21° | 2 28° | |||||
3 22° | 4 19° | 5 15° | 6 17° | 7 22° | 8 22° | 9 21° |
10 21° | 11 22° | 12 21° | 13 17° | 14 19° | 15 18° | 16 20° |
17 20° | 18 17° | 19 17° | 20 19° | 21 18° | 22 17° | 23 18° |
24 18° | 25 22° | 26 16° | 27 21° | 28 16° | 29 12° | 30 15° |
31 17° |
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Temperatures trend during March in Christchurch
March weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 21° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
2 Mar. | Cloudy | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
3 Mar. | Mist | 22° /13° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
4 Mar. | Light rain shower | 19° /10° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
5 Mar. | Light rain shower | 15° /7° | 21.7 mm | 4 | |
6 Mar. | Cloudy | 17° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
7 Mar. | Cloudy | 22° /9° | 0 mm | 6 | |
8 Mar. | Patchy light drizzle | 22° /10° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
9 Mar. | Cloudy | 21° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
10 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /9° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
11 Mar. | Sunny | 22° /10° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
12 Mar. | Sunny | 21° /11° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
13 Mar. | Heavy rain | 17° /10° | 17.7 mm | 5 | |
14 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 0 mm | 6 | |
15 Mar. | Sunny | 18° /8° | 4.1 mm | 5 | |
16 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 20° /7° | 0 mm | 6 | |
17 Mar. | Patchy light drizzle | 20° /10° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
18 Mar. | Overcast | 17° /9° | 1.4 mm | 5 | |
19 Mar. | Cloudy | 17° /8° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
20 Mar. | Cloudy | 19° /9° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
21 Mar. | Light rain shower | 18° /8° | 11.9 mm | 5 | |
22 Mar. | Cloudy | 17° /8° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
23 Mar. | Sunny | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 6 | |
24 Mar. | Cloudy | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
25 Mar. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 22° /11° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
26 Mar. | Light drizzle | 16° /11° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
27 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 21° /9° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
28 Mar. | Light rain shower | 16° /6° | 7.1 mm | 4 | |
29 Mar. | Light rain shower | 12° /5° | 8.1 mm | 4 | |
30 Mar. | Cloudy | 15° /7° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
31 Mar. | Sunny | 17° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
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Christchurch in March - FAQ
What to pack to Christchurch in March?
As you prepare for your trip to Christchurch in March, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Christchurch, during March, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
March rainfall patterns in Christchurch
UV exposure in Christchurch during March
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