Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.9°C (49.8°F), not significantly different from the 7.8°C (46°F) of February. Christchurch encounters a steady low-temperature average of 4.8°C (40.6°F) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Christchurch, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Christchurch, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Christchurch, there are 185.8 rainfall days, and 513mm (20.2") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Christchurch, with an average sea temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F).Note: It is life-risking to swim in 8.7°C (47.7°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.
Daylight
In Christchurch, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:38 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Christchurch, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Christchurch in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Christchurch?
How much does it rain in Christchurch in March?
When it does not snow in Christchurch?
Does it snow in Christchurch in March?
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Christchurch?
How cold is the water in March in Christchurch?
How many hours of daylight does Christchurch have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Christchurch?
How long on average sun shines in March in Christchurch?
What is the UV index reading in March in Christchurch?
Average temperature in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in March: 9.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.2°C).
Average pressure in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in March: 1015.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in March: 19.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).
Average humidity in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and September (81%).
Average rainfall in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in March: 33mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in March: 8.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.7°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in March
Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, October and December (9km).
