Darfield weather in February (New Zealand)

How is the weather in Darfield in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Darfield, February is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Darfield in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Darfield, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February 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 February.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Darfield.

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