The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
The Marlborough Sounds Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Marlborough Sounds over the year. What is the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Marlborough Sounds over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Marlborough Sounds in January
In January the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from very good in Endeavour Inlet to excellent in Picton. The temperatures range from pleasant in Endeavour Inlet with 19°C (66°F) to high in Havelock with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in February
In February the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from very good in Endeavour Inlet to excellent in Picton. The temperatures range from pleasant in Endeavour Inlet with 19°C (66°F) to high in Havelock with 23°C (73°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Marlborough Sounds.
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in March
In March the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from very good in Endeavour Inlet to excellent in Picton. The average maximum daytime temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Endeavour Inlet to 21°C (70°F) in Havelock.
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in April
In April the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from mixed in Wairau Valley to very good in Picton. In Picton you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in May
In May the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from less favorable in Wairau Valley to good in Picton. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Wairau Valley to 16°C (61°F) in Picton.
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in June
In June the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from less favorable in Anakiwa to mixed in Picton. The temperatures range from low in Wairau Valley with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Endeavour Inlet with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in July
In July the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from less favorable in Rai Valley to mixed in Picton. The temperatures range from low in Wairau Valley with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Endeavour Inlet with 13°C (55°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Marlborough Sounds.
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in August
In August the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from less favorable in Havelock to mixed in Picton. The temperatures range from low in Wairau Valley with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Picton with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in September
In September the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from less favorable in Wairau Valley to good in Picton. In Picton you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in October
In October the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from mixed in Anakiwa to good in Picton. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C (59°F) in Endeavour Inlet to 17°C (63°F) in Havelock.
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in November
In November the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from mixed in Wairau Valley to very good in Picton. The temperatures range from moderate in Endeavour Inlet with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Havelock with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Marlborough Sounds in December
In December the weather in the Marlborough Sounds ranges from good in Wairau Valley to excellent in Picton. The temperatures range from moderate in Endeavour Inlet with 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Havelock with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Marlborough Sounds in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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