Darfield weather in August (New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Darfield during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Darfield generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Darfield in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Darfield. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Darfield climate page with graphs.

 

Darfield, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Darfield in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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