When is the best time to go to Darfield
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Darfield, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Darfield
Darfield weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Darfield are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 75mm | 7.5hrs | 16.1hrs |
January in Darfield is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darfield, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Darfield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Darfield with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 62mm | 7.1hrs | 14.9hrs |
February in Darfield is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darfield, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Darfield and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Darfield with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Darfield weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 78mm | 5.7hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Darfield is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darfield, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Darfield and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Darfield with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 76mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
Darfield's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Darfield, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Darfield and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Darfield with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 84mm | 4.5hrs | 10.8hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Darfield and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darfield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Darfield and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Darfield with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 67mm | 4.3hrs | 16.1hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Darfield and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Darfield.
June is in the winter in Darfield and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Darfield with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 85mm | 4.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
July in Darfield is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darfield for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Darfield and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 91mm | 5hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Darfield is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Darfield for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Darfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 67mm | 5.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
Darfield's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Darfield.
September is in the spring in Darfield and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Darfield weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 83mm | 6.5hrs | 10.8hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Darfield and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Darfield.
October is in the spring in Darfield and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 75mm | 6.9hrs | 16.1hrs |
The weather in November in Darfield is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Darfield.
November is in the spring in Darfield and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Darfield weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 75mm | 7.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
December in Darfield is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Darfield, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Darfield and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Darfield with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Darfield weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9.7°C 49.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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