Darfield weather in October (New Zealand)

Curious about the October weather in Darfield? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Darfield typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Darfield in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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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 Darfield in October?

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 October.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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