Christchurch – New Brighton in March
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Christchurch – New Brighton.
Plan your trip to Christchurch – New BrightonEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Waves: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Air: 19°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Christchurch – New BrightonCanterbury (Christchurch), New ZealandIntermediate and up · ✈ CHC 16 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in March
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OrewaNew Zealand · 787 km away · water 21°C6 windy days2
PapamoaNew Zealand · 712 km away · water 21°C3 windy days3
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 756 km away · water 20°C7 windy days4
Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 569 km away · water 20°C8 windy days5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 509 km away · water 19°C9 windy days6
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 396 km away · water 19°C6 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Christchurch – New Brighton?
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Christchurch – New Brighton. 6 windy days, waves 0.8 m, air 19°C.
How windy is Christchurch – New Brighton in March?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Christchurch – New Brighton in March?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Christchurch – New Brighton in March?
Around 19°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (6 windy days), Papamoa (3 windy days) & Muriwai (7 windy days).