Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in March
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March21°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March66mm average rain
March is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
March5.2 hours average sun
March sits close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March16°C average sea
March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March39 weather score
March sits close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.