Darfield weather in January (New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Darfield this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During January, Darfield is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Darfield in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Darfield. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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