Christchurch Weather in March

What's the weather like in Christchurch (England) in March 2024?

The climate in Christchurch during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Christchurch and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Christchurch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Average temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 8.5°C 47.3°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Christchurch with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Christchurch

Christchurch average temperature in March

March rainfall

Christchurch average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Christchurch average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Christchurch in March 2024.

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Christchurch weather stats

Christchurch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: July 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 91mm 3.6ins
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