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Darfield weather in May (New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Darfield in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Darfield typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Darfield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 138 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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