Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Chatham Islands, New Zealand in March
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
0h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
39
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chatham Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March19°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
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March78mm average rain
March sits near Chatham Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March0 hours average sun
March is close to Chatham Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
March15°C average sea
March is one of Chatham Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March39 weather score
March sits close to Chatham Islands' 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.