Christchurch vs Wellington

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Christchurch edges ahead as the better destination in March. Christchurch offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Wellington sees 10 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Christchurch sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Wellington is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Christchurch is the stronger choice in March.

Christchurch reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Wellington averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Christchurch receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Wellington sees 62 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Christchurch the drier option by 1 rain day and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.