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Exploring MacDonald Downs

The city of MacDonald Downs has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around MacDonald Downs include:

• Flaxmere Garden
• Hurunui High Country Track
• Weka Pass Railway
• Waipara Hills
• Torlesse Wines
• Waipara Springs Winery
• Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park

When making plans for your trip to MacDonald Downs, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore MacDonald Downs?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore MacDonald Downs, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in MacDonald Downs are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are July and June, whereas September and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 22°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 145 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 190 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 163 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 184 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in MacDonald Downs is 682 mm.