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.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Linkwater.
The climate in Linkwater, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 22°C (72°F) in February down to 12°C (54°F) in July.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1071 mm (42 in) per year. October is the wettest month and February the driest. The city also experiences warm summers and mild winters. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
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The weather in Linkwater changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C (54°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in February to around 4°C (39°F) during July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Linkwater experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1071 mm (42 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Linkwater has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 106 mm (4.2 in), and the driest month, February, with 70 mm (2.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Linkwater Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Linkwater. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 90%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Linkwater. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions. Linkwater has warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 22°C (72°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 4°C (39°F) to 13°C (55°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1071 mm (42 in). October is the wettest month with 106 mm (4.2 in), while February is the driest with 70 mm (2.8 in).
Linkwater receives around 2,502 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 268 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 144 hours. Overall, Linkwater enjoys abundant sunshine.
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