Kaikoura weather in March (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the March weather in Kaikoura? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Kaikoura generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Kaikoura in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaikoura climate page with graphs.

 

Kaikoura, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kaikoura in March?

For visitors traveling to Kaikoura, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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