Weather in Christchurch in March
In an average March, Christchurch sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 15°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
1998-03-24
Lowest
10°C
2023-03-28
Low
Highest
20°C
2019-03-25
Lowest
7°C
1992-03-21
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
1998-03-24
Lowest
2°C
1992-03-21
Humidity
Highest
14.4 g/m³
2018-03-02
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
2001-03-29
Wind
Highest
62 km/h
2014-03-03
Lowest
8 km/h
2012-03-31
Gust
Highest
97 km/h
2014-03-04
Lowest
17 km/h
2014-03-26
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
1980
Driest
8 mm
2001
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