Darfield weather in December (New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Darfield in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Darfield the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Darfield in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Darfield. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Darfield, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Darfield, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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