Tai Tapu weather in February (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How is February weather typically in Tai Tapu? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Tai Tapu during February, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Tai Tapu in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 196 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Tai Tapu. 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 Tai Tapu climate page with graphs.

 

Tai Tapu, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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 Tai Tapu, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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