When to go · Christchurch
Christchurch in March
Great month. Inside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Christchurch
Inside Christchurch's best window: Nov–Apr; Dec–Feb for long days, Mar–Apr for settled weather.
Weather in March
- ChristchurchHighs around 21 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter big impact
Mar–Apr (Good Friday to Easter Monday) · New Zealand
Most shops closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday by law; roads and holiday towns busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Warm, stable and quieter: the pick for the South Island and Great Walks.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings