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 Rai Valley.
Rai Valley, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. February is the warmest month with daytime highs of 22°C (72°F), while July is the coolest at 12°C (54°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1318 mm (52 in) annually. October is the wettest month. It has warm summers and mild winters. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rai Valley - and find the best time to visit.
The weather in Rai Valley changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in February to a moderate 12°C (54°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in February to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Rai Valley has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1318 mm (52 in) of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Rai Valley remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 132 mm (5.2 in) over 12 days. In the driest month February, this drops slightly to 84 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Rai Valley Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Rai Valley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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 and March typically offer the most optimal weather in Rai Valley. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Rai Valley 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 1318 mm (52 in). October is the wettest month with 132 mm (5.2 in), while February is the driest with 84 mm (3.3 in).
Rai Valley 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, Rai Valley enjoys abundant sunshine.
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