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Darfield weather in March (New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Darfield this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During March, Darfield is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Darfield in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 191 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Darfield.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a great time to visit. 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in March

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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