When is the best time to go to Wakefield

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wakefield, 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.

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Wakefield weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wakefield 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

Wakefield January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 91mm 8.7hrs 15.9hrs

The climate in Wakefield during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wakefield, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Wakefield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in January »

February

Wakefield February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 69mm 8.2hrs 14.7hrs

February in Wakefield is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wakefield, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Wakefield and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in February »

March

Wakefield March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 92mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in March in Wakefield is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wakefield, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Wakefield and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in March »

April

Wakefield April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 106mm 6.3hrs 12hrs

Wakefield's weather in April is typically mild and damp 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 Wakefield.

April is in the fall / autumn in Wakefield and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in April »

May

Wakefield May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 102mm 5.4hrs 10.9hrs

May is a damp month in Wakefield and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Wakefield and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in May »

June

Wakefield June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 100mm 4.8hrs 15.9hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Wakefield during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Wakefield and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wakefield with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in June »

July

Wakefield July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 108mm 5hrs 14.7hrs

July in Wakefield is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Wakefield and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in July »

August

Wakefield August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 112mm 5.4hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in August in Wakefield is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Wakefield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in August »

September

Wakefield September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 103mm 6.1hrs 12hrs

Wakefield's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Wakefield and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in September »

October

Wakefield October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 114mm 7hrs 10.9hrs

October is a damp month in Wakefield and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Wakefield and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in October »

November

Wakefield November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 101mm 7.4hrs 15.9hrs

November is a damp month in Wakefield and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wakefield for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Wakefield and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in November »

December

Wakefield December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 94mm 7.8hrs 14.7hrs

December in Wakefield is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wakefield, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Wakefield and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wakefield with around 94mm 3.7 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wakefield weather in December »

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Wakefield weather stats

Wakefield weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 11.1°C 52°F
Wettest month: October 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: February 17.7°C 63.9°F
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