Wellington vs Christchurch

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.

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

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

Wellington reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Christchurch averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Wellington receives approximately 62 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Christchurch sees 44 mm over 7 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%.